Noosa Today - 16th June 2023

Surf lifesaver awarded AM

“It’s blown me out of the water. I can’t believe it,“ said Ross Bartlett, a veteran of 66 years of service to Surf Life Saving Australia, who on Monday was recognised in the inaugural King’s Honour List with a Member of the Order of Australia (AM).

“I guess you could say that after so many years it really gets into your blood and definitely becomes a way of life. It is with you forever.“ For Ross it started back in 1957, when on November 17 he passed his bronze medallion examination at Yamba Beach.

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Ross Bartlett was recognised for services to surf life saving with an AM.

Picture: ROB MACCOLL

Intrusion tackled

By Margie Maccoll

When an eastern beaches audit found 90 per cent of properties had encroached on to council land it sparked alarm bells, leading to the creation of an Encroachments Policy and operational procedures which was delivered in draft form to Council’s General Meeting on Monday.

Council heard the policy had its background in the Coastal Hazards Adaptation Plan (CHAP) and the environmental strategy as well as the Coastal Management Plan before becoming a shire-wide policy.

Council officers said encroachment matters resulted in about 100 complaints to council annually, repeated requests from community members over many years, including a petition of 284 signatories, and officers were in need of a “firm framework“.

Officers were communicating with residents but lacked the back up legislation provided.

Investigations found each encroachment site required a specific approach and encroachments were already governed under Local Law 4.

The first step in tackling enroachments was to give people a better understanding of how to be a good bushland neighbour, officers said.

A risk assessment matrix was developed to determine what people could have on council-owned land and categorised into areas of health and safety, size and extent, bushland

and its impact on bushfire management access, environmental harm, community and enjoyment and its impact on liveability.

Officers will rate sites on a range of low, medium and high risk assessment with the higher levels requiring action.

Encroachments include removing or otherwise interfering with vegetation, deposition of fill, dumping rubbish, yard extensions, private infrastructure and paths, materials storage, and unauthorised planting, landscaping, and improvements. Encroachments can exist across Council-managed land, including road verges, esplanade areas, parks, bushland reserves and other managed areas.

Officers said managing encroachments was an ongoing program that needed to be wellstructured and resourced to be effective. The first year of implementation will focus on establishing a new Bushland Recovery Officer and program to prioritise enforcement and recovery activities in areas deemed highest risk. Education and communication will be the first step and the program will span a number of years.

Cr Joe Jurisevic said one challenge had been people planting fruit trees and taking over the verge outside their places.

Officers said the new policy allowed for productive gardens which included fruit trees up to 2m as long as it maintained 1.5m pedestrian

access and there was no exclusive use of the area or the produce.

“In a lot of cases people haven’t thought what bushland is and what’s required,“ the officer said.

“What we know is one of the things policy does is make it consistent across an organisation,“ Cr Brian Stockwell said. “In the absence of a policy we have officers going out with different approaches and not getting a good response. Now we have a consistent approach. The risk assessment approach is valuable and the criteria is really useful.“

Rolling out the policy will begin by targeting high risk areas.

The approach will be to make sure people understand the policy, seek voluntary compliance and use what we already have under Local Law 4 enforcement mechanisms if needed, Cr Stockwell said.

“We’re just looking at the areas causing most impact. We’re not going after small fry. More than 90 per cent along the eastern beaches had encroachments. That’s fairly similar to other areas. They just haven’t been mapped,“ officers said.

Next steps for the policy include obtaining funding and developing a clear implementation plan, outlining education, awareness and communication materials to be developed to support community understanding and implementation of the policy.

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Gala raises $40,000-plus

Katie Rose Cottage Hospice recently held its annual fundraising Gala at Alba Noosa.

130 guests enjoyed entertainment from Renae Suttie and The Swing Collective while auctioneer Greg Smith from Select Noosa successfully ran live auctions of prizes generously donated by local businesses.

More than $40,000 was raised on the night for the new outreach service being developed by the Hospice.

Treasurer Cameron Dick handed down the State Government budget this week with help promised to Queenslanders facing cost-of-living pressures.

Every household will have power bills slashed by $550 and more than 200,000 eligible small businesses will receive a $650 rebate on their power bill. Kindergarten will also be free in Queensland from next year as part of a $645 million investment over four years to fund 15 hours a week of kindy for four-year-olds.

Overall the state government will spend $8.2 billion on concessions in the coming financial year, funded largely by a coal royalty of $15.29 billion after Mr Dick introduced new coal royalty rates last budget. Queensland is also set to achieve a surplus of $12.3 billion this financial year which will be used to pay down net debt, which was $19.77 billion last financial year.

Health will receive $25.8 billion which includes $9.8 billion for hospital construction and $764 million to tackle ambulance ramping, extra paramedics and ambulances. Youth justice initiatives will receive about $446.4 million including $96 million for youth co-responder teams. And an extra $1.1 billion will go towards the social and affordable housing sector with an addition al $322 million being set aside to build 500 more social homes in the state.

- Margaret Maccoll

Alba Noosa staff.

Charles, Ingrid and Eliahi Priest.

John Gabrielson and Heidi Bishop.

Stephen and Sarah Grandison.

Greg Smith, auctioneer. Gala guests.

Jan and David Kirkman with The Lady in Red.

Time to talk about Harry

By Phil Jarratt

Is the heir with receding hair starting to drive you as spare as he says he is?

Well, the put-upon prince is certainly entitled to have his day in the London courts explaining how many million pounds worth of hurt and humiliation the shock horror British tabloids have heaped upon him since he was just a little tacker trying to have a quiet gap year in Australia, but surely he goes too far when he nails Noosa as one of the culprits. I hope the royalists in our midst noted that in the reams of coverage of the High Court proceedings in which Prince Harry is suing the Mirror Group for, among other things, “suffocating” his enjoyment of the Australian holiday in 2003.

Referring to a story headlined “Beach Bum Harry”, Harry explained to the court that this was about a trip to Noosa, and it included a picture of him frolicking in the surf near a Sunshine Beach house he had been staying in following a visit to Steve Irwin’s Australia Zoo.

He said in evidence: “I only learnt recently that the [late] Queen had asked one of her assistant private secretaries to fly out to Noosa and take a house down the road from where I was staying, without me knowing. She was concerned about the extent of the coverage of my trip and wanted someone I knew to be nearby, in case I needed support.”

Prince Harry also told the court that tracking him down in Noosa would have been like “trying to find a needle in a haystack”. A challenge indeed, but not mission impossible for an ace reporter with a flair for the theatrical.

Noosa Today can reveal exclusively here that when the Beach Bum Harry yarn broke around the world, the Sunshine Coast Daily knew instantly which member of its vast reporting staff to assign, and that one-time gumshoe Fourth Estater was none other than our current deputy mayor, Councillor Frank Wilkie.

In a 2018 reflection on the hunt for Harry for

the same newspaper, Frank recalled:“After discussing a raft of excellent tips from our ‘deep throat’, first port of call that day was a Sunshine Beach home belonging to a prominent Australian business establishment family. [Not to give anything away, but think undergrarments.]With at least one knight and one dame in their lineage, how could they have possibly refused a request to shelter the young prince?

“We barely got within 50 metres of the front door before a rugger scrum of security types descended. They’d been scoping Harry’s haunt from a house on the high side of the quiet, beachside road. A van bristling with cameras was monitoring the street also. Harry apparently wasn’t taking visits from local hacks that day.”

Undeterred, Frank and the late, great photographer Geoff Pottsy Potter hatched a cunning plot.

As Frank recalled: “After filing the story of the day’s excitement, the photographer and I thought we might see Harry during an early morning swim out the front the following day. Not wanting to spook the spooks, I fronted at 6am dressed in beach fishing gear, rigged for tailor with a 14 foot beach rod, Alvey side-caster, six kilo line, gang-hooks and pilchards with tape recorder and camera in my fishing bag.

I’d jagged a flathead and a few dart from a nice gutter right in front of Harry’s hideaway before our photographer rocked up in full work gear. The MI5 boys didn’t buy it. Cover blown, we left. Good breakfast though… I was shattered. Lovely to see Harry turn out to be such a fine young man.”

Mmm. When I called the deputy dawg for an update on his feelings about the spare royal, Frank still seemed more excited about snaring a couple of keepers in a gutter at Sunshine Beach than he was about the non-encounter with Harry. But he did say: “You have to feel some sympathy for him. I suppose it was a bit of a silly assignment, but I don’t regret anything about me newspaper reporting days in Noosa. I think I learnt a lot about my community.” Prince

Harry suffocating in Australia, 2003. Courtesy Wiki Commons.

Frank’s digs-story 2018. About as close as they got, but was it Harry or a different bunch of hoons?Ace reporter now deputy mayor Frank Wilkie. Photo Rob Maccoll.

King’s honour for Cooroy’s Wendy

By Abbey Cannan

“We’re not all tea and scones,“ says Cooroy resident Wendy Bebbington, who has been recognised with an Order of Australia Medal (OAM) in the inaugural King’s Birthday Honours List.

The current Queensland Country Women’s Association (QCWA) Cooroy branch secretary was honoured for her 55 years of service to women, and to the community.

“It was an honour and a thrill. It still hasn’t sort of sunk in,” Wendy said.

“I was thrilled but I thought other people probably deserve it more, or have done just as much in CWA as what I have, and they haven’t been awarded, but I guess in time they will be.”

She was named state fundraiser of the year at the QCWA in 2013 and 2009, and Country Woman of the Year, Charity Section in 2006.

Wendy has been hands-on in the Cooroy community as past president, vice president and treasurer of the Cooroy Chamber of Commerce, as well as a member of the steering committee at Cooroy Bendigo Bank Branch, and a past board member of the Cooroy Rag newspaper.

“I lived in Nambour at the time when I joined the QCWA, 50 or so years ago. I was president in that as well. And then when I was married, I moved up to Cooroy and joined the Cooroy branch,“ she said.

“I’d like to say thanks to my Cooroy team. In my term as president, secretary and treasurer, they have supported me all the way.

“I recently helped cater for the Cooroy branch, the State QCWA 100 years. I’ve been awarded for service bars and silver badges in CWA, which was an honour to wear those badges.”

Wendy said their aim in CWA was to help women and children.

“We do that by helping if they were affected by floods or fire or whatever, we send that money down to the state office. And then they allocate vouchers,” she said.

“It’s just ongoing but it’s a rewarding organisation to belong to. It’s caring.

It’s just so friendly in the love and support of members that you receive.

When you’re working or whether you have functions.

They’re always there to support.

“I would like to see younger people join our organisation.

We’re not all tea and scones.

We support women and children and anything in the community.

Anyone wishing to join the Cooroy branch of the CWA. They could contact me.”

Get in touch with Wendy by emailing wendyonebob@bigpond.com

Win in fight for safety upgrades

The community has had a win in its fight for road and safety upgrades on Eumundi Noosa Road, with the announcement of plans to install a turning lane intoTallgum Avenue.

At a community meeting held recently, locals raised concerns about speeding, overdue road maintenance and a lack of investment in infrastructure upgrades on the busy arterial road which they say are impacting safety.

Ninderry MP Dan Purdie, who attended the meeting, said residents are rightly demanding action before someone is seriously injured or worse, in an accident on the notorious road.

“The news to upgrade the line marking at the intersection of Eumundi Noosa Road to provide a right turn for westbound traffic into Tallgum Avenue is welcome, and hopefully just the start of more improvements to come,” Mr Purdie said.

“In recent years we’ve seen a number of fatalities and accidents on this busy arterial road, which is buckling under the significant increase in the volume of traffic.

“For years I’ve been asking TMR to upgrade the road, which is accessed by thousands of vehicles daily, supporting the local populations of Eumundi, Verrierdale and Doonan, and providing one of the two main routes into Noosa.

“In 2019, I managed to secure $200k for a planning study that identified a number of safety upgrades, but no funding was allocated to implement them.

“Now, four years later, volume of traffic has increased, and combined with the surrounding residential growth and development in this area, the road is simply no longer fit for purpose.”

Mr Purdie said following the meeting, he has written to the Minister calling for a speed reduction through the main Doonan trading precinct, stretching from the existing 60km zone near the United service station, through to Duke Road.

“TMR’s recent refusal to do another speed limit review was clearly a decision based on paper and doesn’t reflect the reality facing motorists, so it’s up to the Minister to listen, and continue to act on the community’s concerns.”

He said he has also requested additional police surveillance to monitor speed and driver behaviour, as well as advocating for more funds for maintenance and upgrades in the upcoming State Budget.

Wendy winning state fundraiser of the year, pictured with a member at QCWA Cooroy Fair, and pictured with Peter Wellington who helped Cooroy Branch purchase the Qld Railway land at the back of QCWA Hall.

Wendy at at QCWA 100th Year Celebration.

Poll finds Martin honoured

By Abbey Cannan

Marriage equality, Indigenous recognition, and Voluntary Assisted Dying are just a few of the reasons Tewantin local Martin O’Shannessy was recognised in the inaugural King’s Honour List with a Member of the Order of Australia (AM).

Martin, who moved to Tewantin about five years ago to be closer to family, has been honoured for his significant service to social research and public polling.

“It’s actually quite a pleasant surprise and a little bit humbling, that someone out there thought so well of you that they would nominate you for this. I’m very happy about it,“ Martin said.

He was the chief executive officer at Newspoll for a decade and a former lead social researcher in an expert panel on Constitutional Recognition of Indigenous Australians.

“I started in the coal mines in Wollongong as a cadet and here I am all these years later,“ Martin said.

In his important work in social research, Martin assisted the campaign for marriage equality, and Go Gentle Australia regarding assisted dying in the Victorian Legislative campaign.

“It’s interesting those social issues that I got involved in such as Indigenous recognition and assisted dying, not because you take a side, but because polling tells the guys who are trying to make a decision, what people out there really think,“ Martin said.

“For me it was really important that you can make a contribution not by backing one side or the other, obviously there’s always an answer, but that you actually could come up with what the position of the man on the street and the woman on the street is.

“That’s been very rewarding to be able to make a contribution to those big things.“

He said one of the most exciting things he’s been involved with was Indigenous recognition, helping the Boomerang Alliance through his work.

“I think these things are very important and we have to be working on them,“ he said.

“So putting the view of the person on the street into the minds of the people who are trying to make those policies has been extremely rewarding for me.“

Martin said in his years of public polling there was a certain result in public opinion

which surprised him the most.

“It was a pretty controversial topic, but it was about assisted dying, where people could choose if our terminally ill get help to go on their way,“ he said.

“Generally speaking, it was a topic that seemed to be more popular with Labor voters. You generally think there’s a lot of resistance especially in Victoria among the Upper House members in Liberal Party. When we did the polling it turned out that Liberal Party voters were just as interested in the topic as anybody

else and we got this picture that it was more about how old you are.

“Generally, a majority of people thought that it was basically OK. That was a big surprise and led to a different way of thinking about it on both sides of politics.

“There’s been lots of interesting things like that and generally speaking the divide that people put on political matters probably isn’t quite as obvious as you’d think.“

Martin currently spends his days in market research and repairing guitars.

“I still own a market research firm called Omnipoll and I’m a third partner in that. Although, I’m now a very low key operator there, hardly any work at all,“ he said.

“A hobby of mine, which is repairing people’s guitars, has turned into a small side hustle for me. So, I’m quite busy looking after musicians and helping them to fix up their instruments.”

If Martin could go back and give advice to his 21-year-old self, he would say “Worry less, do more, and stick to what you believe in“.

Police Service Medal for Superintendent Anne Vogler

Wide Bay Burnett District Officer Superintendent Anne Vogler was awarded a Police Service Medal in the King’s Honours List.

Superintendent Vogler started with the Queensland Police Service (QPS) on 30 May 1994 and was sworn in on 9 December 1994.

She has served as a general duties police officer in the Brisbane City and Clayfield Divisions from 1994-1999. In 1999 she moved to an investigator role in the State Crime Operations Branch and further served at Pine Riv-

ers District Criminal Investigations Branch (CIB) and North Brisbane District CIB until 2017.

From 2017-2022 she served in frontline leadership roles as a commissioned officer as the Crime and Support Group Inspector, Mt Isa District and as the Bundaberg Patrol Group Inspector before moving to Wide Bay.

Superintendent Vogler was praised for “displaying a high level of expertise and professional judgement and has been the lead

investigator for multiple high profile and complex investigations, including murder investigations where she successfully led and managed contemporary investigative strategies which resulted in the swift arrest of offenders. She demonstrates exemplary leadership both in the operational sphere and management of the workforce. She displays a genuine and authentic interest in the professional and personal development of others, and always ensured the welfare of officers

within her investigative teams remained a primary focus“.

As a mentor, Superintendent Vogler was recognised for being instrumental in the professional development and career progression of many officers.

Superintendent Vogler was identified to have directly built the capability of the QPS workforce and in turn, strengthened the services delivered to the Queensland community in locations where she served.

Tewantin local Martin O’Shannessy has been awarded a Member of the Order of Australia (AM).

Surf lifesaver awarded AM

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“In those days it was the six man bronze squads with the reel line and belt. Discipline was strict and it all boiled down to good team work. You had to perform all six positions and your drill had to be spot on. There was no fooling around if you stepped out of line you were gone, that’s it, no argument.“

“Our instructor was a bloke named Max Godbee and he made such an impression on me that I am still in the movement. He made it fun, but at the same time his drill work was strict and we had to train to R&R (the elite competition squads) standards.

“But most important he made us understand what it was all about. During the week we trained in Fisher Park Grafton on the grass and during the weekend we trained at the beach.“

Ross was born in Belligen in June of ‘41 and went to school in Dorrigo and during his early years rode a horse to school.

“My family was big in the cattle business and my father Irvine, being well known, often worked as a cattle judge at the Sydney Royal show.“

However when Ross was nine, his father passed away from polio and the family moved to Grafton and at the age of 10 Ross settled into the local school where he was to stay until leaving at 15.

“At school my main interest was rugby league, playing in the forwards and I can still remember running on to the field as captain of the primary school team, a big thrill. After leaving high school I started work in the local bank of NSW and stayed there for four years before taking a transfer to Sydney.“

It was while in Grafton that a good mate Bruce McLean suggested that they join Yamba Surf Lifesaving club, which they did, obtaining their bronze in ‘57.

“There was no Olympic pool so we did our swim training in the Clarence River, a bit rough but it served the purpose.“

While inYamba club Ross competed in both junior and senior R&R. (the prestigious Rescue and Resuscitation event) and also beach events.

“Like many good bronze squads our discipline and drill was strict and of the highest order so after getting our bronze we went straight into R&R. In those days that’s how it had to be, they had to weed out those who could not hack it, because when it came to patrol work all you had was your mates and the reel line and belt. There were no IRBs, jet rescue skis or rescue boards.“

Following his bank transfer to Sydney, Ross applied for a transfer to the Bondi Surf Club and in ‘59 he became an active member thus

continuing his service, service that saw him in 1963/64 on the beach as a patrol captain.

“Boy was that a shock, coming from Yamba to the massive crowds and big surf on Bondi beach; serving as a patrol captain was definitely an experience.“

At the bank he met Helen the lady who was to become his wife.

They married in February 1964 and later became the proud parents of two children, son Rodney and daughter Jodie.

At Bondi he continued competing and in ‘62 he qualified for his instructors’ certificate. Then in ‘67 he was awarded his Long Service Membership Badge, a membership still in vogue today.

It was during this period that Ross became heavily involved in the very important community resuscitation demonstrations conducted by his club. He also assisted with the Sydney Sun newspaper community Learn to Surf Campaign.

“You have to remember at that time mouth to mouth resuscitation was relative new as was CPR(Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) so it was vital that lifesaving was doing all it could to educate the general public.

“My wife Helen, who had completed resuscitation courses, was also assisting us, so it became something of a family affair.“

The other part of the campaign Learn to Surf was also very successful; teaching how to use the surf-o-plane, a major piece of gear for surfing Bondi Beach.

“Not only for the Bondi clubbies, but also for lifesavers throughout Australia, the teaching of modern resus methods was about to become of major concern.“

Then in 1976 he resigned from the bank and went into the milk business, buying a milk run first at Marickville then later in Shalvey. Several years later they sold up and they went on an extended holiday, right up past Cooktown (via Mooloolaba,) then back down to the Sunshine Coast, first stopping (in 1979) at a place called Noosa Heads.

“Never been there before,“ said both Ross and Helen laughing,“but we took one look and thought this is it.

“We couldn’t believe how beautiful it was. We decided to look around for a business and bought a coffee shop in Tewantin, then a quick trip back to Sydney, settled everything and returned to live in a caravan till everything was finalised down south. By 1980 we were finally settled and in ‘81 I joined Sunshine Beach Surf Lifesaving Club.

“Then after several years of serving coffee we moved into the world of motel and resort management.“

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On joining Sunshine, Ross continued to study and train, obtaining his Examiners Certificate, plus his Advanced and Examiners Resuscitation Certificates. From ‘83 to ‘85 he held the position of Chief Instructor.

“In those days we were a small club, so I was mainly involved in bronze training and awards. We had very few competitors just a few beachies and that was it. Our club was a tin shed at the back of the beach. Being small we were doing patrols every second or third weekend and fundraising was chook and meat tray raffles.”

“In 1983/84 a meeting was held at the Noosa club between our management and branch and the decision to build a clubhouse was made. This was completed in ‘86“.

That year saw Ross elected club president, a position he was to hold till ‘89, then on stepping down he served as vice president for the next four years.

’’When I took office we were in the development stage, working to make ends meet. I saw my role as the man to keep things going and this I did to the best of my abilities.“

Apart from club obligations, his other duties and awards were many. At branch level he served four years as a district supervisor and one as the branch supervisor.

At state he served on several committees and in competition judged 32 state and national titles. International level saw him officiate at 11 World International Life Saving Championships. This resulted in his being awarded four (a bronze, silver, gold and platinum) International Life Saving Medals.

In 2000 he received one of his proudest achievements, a letter informing him he had been selected as a Sydney Olympic Torch Runner.

“As a sport nut I just couldn’t believe it, even now I find it hard to believe.“ Then 2005 an-

other top award - Life Member Surf Life Saving Association of Queensland.

However, back in ‘83 a project was started that was to play a major role in the education of medical students in the University of Queensland, and it was in the hands of our lifesavers. It was a series of courses in resuscitation and examination and each would go for a period of one month and there could be two or three a year.”

With his qualifications and experience Ross was invited to assist as an instructor.

“These courses, the best and most informative in which I was ever involved, were under the control of the late legendary resuscitation expert Professor Tess Brophy. Starting in 1983 and continuing through till 1988 it required both Helen (who was also involved) and I to drive to Brisbane and back once a week. This project was of the utmost importance for if the students failed their future

studies were indeed in jeopardy.“

This was indeed a massive undertaking one that was not to be taken lightly.

“These courses came about when Professor Brophy, through her connection with Queensland Life Saving, realised that our doctors of tomorrow received very little resus training. Our involvement helped to correct a situation of the utmost importance,“ said Ross.

“On looking back over my life, I find it amusing to think that a young man, expected to be the third generation in a big cattle family ended up a dedicated surf lifesaver.“

One could say that the cattle industries loss has been life savings gain, for over the years Ross has been the proud recipient of nine major awards at branch, state, national and international level and has officiated at competitions around the world.

In 2019 his attitude and dedication was recognized when he became the first ever member of the Sunshine Beach Surf Life Saving Club to receive its highest award, life governor and now he has received a much deserved AM.

The lifelong dedication and achievements of some of our unpaid volunteer lifesavers is beyond belief. But in some men the personal satisfaction that they experience is, incredible as it may seem, reward enough.

Ross and Helen Bartlett meeting the locals at an international competition.

Ross Bartlett at Sunshine Beach Surf Life Saving Club where he is a Life Member.

Picture: ROB MACCOLL

IN BRIEF

Fatal marine crash

A man in his 60s has died following a fatal marine incident in Mooloolaba overnight on 10 June.

Initial investigations indicate a boat struck a pylon near a bridge on Brisbane Road around 12.25am.

The man, who was the sole occupant of the vessel, sustained critical injuries and was later declared deceased at the scene.

Water police are investigating the circumstances of the crash.

Stolen vehicles

Following recent break ins to vehicles, Coolum Police are reminding residents to ensure their vehicles are locked and secured, preferably in a locked garage when possible.

Some of the incidents attended revealed the vehicles had been left unlocked outside the premises which become easy targets for opportunistic offences.

Officer in Charge (OIC) of Coolum Police

Senior Sergeant Hardy Wirth suggested some security tips to help avoid thefts or break ins.

“It is best if vehicles are left locked in a secure garage with remotes removed from the vehicle and instead stored in a secure, nonvisible place inside your dwelling,” OIC Police Senior Sergeant Hardy Wirth said.

Terry honoured as a community man

By Margie Maccoll

Terence (Terry) Malcolm Hayes has always invested his time in his community and on Monday his efforts were recognised with an Order of Australia Medal (OAM) in the inaugural King’s Honours List for his service to the community of Gloucester in NSW.

Terry, who now lives in Cooroy, grew up in Bondi, played rugby for Randwick and rugby league for St George in his younger days, and was school captain of his college, an achievement that proved useful when he met his future wife, Joan, in David Jones in Sydney.

“The first time I saw her in David Jones I said ’I’m going to marry her’, and I did,“ he said.

“That’s an event I’ll never forget.“

Soon after seeing her he was invited back to the college, along with other former school captains, for the annual ball. He asked Joan to go with him “and that was the start“.

The couple, who this year celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary, have seven children, 18 grandchildren and six great grandchildren, and have now moved to Cooroy to be closer to family.

In the 1970s Terry gained a job with veterinary products company MSD and the family moved around a bit to Culburra and Crookwell where Terry volunteered in his spare time.

He was coach of the Goulburn Reds rugby team and cofounder of the Crookwell rugby

club in the 1970s, helped out with the annual swimming carnival and with the local bushfire brigade in Culburra in the 1980s.

But it was in Gloucester in the 1990s and 2000s where Terry really left his mark.

“We had a caravan park in Gloucester and became very much involved in the activities of Gloucester for the town,“ he said.

“Living in Gloucester was something very special. It was a wonderful town. People there are wonderful. When you’re in a little country town people just get together. It’s OK to kick the ball off but you have to have a team behind you.“

One of his main achievements was starting the Gloucester Mountain Man Tri Challenge in 1991.

“I wanted to do something for the town, to get the town recognised, something that would make the town more prominent,“ he said. “It’s a beautiful place.“

“I approached Triathlon Australia. The triathlon we had in mind was totally different. It was 22km mountain bike ride (nobody knew what a mountain bike was), 11km paddle down the Barrington River and 10km run into town. It was a triathlon with a difference. It was unique. The town got behind it.“

There was a lot of work behind the scenes to sure up sponsors for the event which ran its first race with 117 competitors and has become a permanent fixture of the Australian Triathlon Calendar.

Terry also coached and managed the Gloucester High School rugby union teams in the mid-1990s, was a member of the Gloucester Rotary Club and was founding member of the Gloucester Probus Club in 1997.

In 2000 Terry was instrumental in setting up the Gloucester Food and Wine Society to enable locals and visitors to sample the produce of the Hunter Valley in which they were located.

“It’s been a wonderful thing for people to enjoy the food and wine and socialising, and it’s still going,“ he said.

Over the years Terry has fundraised for various initiatives including one to enable a local paralympian to attend the Sydney Olympic Games and one of long-lasting benefit to the town - the establishment of the Gloucester Hydrotherapy Pool.

As president and chairman of the committee he led a group who worked with the help of the RSL club to raise $750,000 in 18 months enabling them to obtain equal government funding to build the hydrotherapy pool, which has become a great asset to the community.

“They’re teaching kids how to swim. People are coming to Gloucester because of the pool. It’s wonderful for older people,“ he said.

Terry paid tribute to his wife Joan who he said had been beside him in everyone of his endeavours.

Terry and Joan and family members planned to celebrate the award with a picnic.

“This makes it more difficult for opportunistic thieves to steal or break into your vehicles.

“We ask residents to be more vigilant and to remove all valuables from the vehicle”.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at police.qld.gov.au/reporting or call 131 444.

Fatal crash

A 24-year-old man has died following a fatal single vehicle crash in Bunya on 10 June.

Initial investigations indicate shortly before 7.30pm, a single vehicle was travelling along Mailmans Track off Bunya Road when it crashed down an embankment.

The driver and sole occupant of the vehicle, a 24-year-old Kippa Ring man, sustained critical injuries and died at the scene.

Police are appealing for any witnesses or anyone with CCTV or dashcam from the nearby area to come forward.

The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating.

Water police are investigating the circumstances of the crash.

Terry and Joan Hayes

Miles wins 26th HillClimb

The weather gods were smiling favourably for the 26th running of the Noosa HillClimb Motorsport event on the weekend of 10-11 June.

Flags fluttered in the gentle breeze, tyre gauges tweaked optimal racing pressure, engines gently ticked over, waiting for the green light moment of release and massive acceleration to race against the clock up the old Cooroy Noosa Road, Tewantin.

In all, 130 competition drivers revelled in the winter sunshine enjoying multiple runs up the course, each effort trying to shave time to record a personal best.

A marvellous array of cars lined up, something for everyone, from the Mini to the Anglia to the Escort to the Audi, Porsche, Subaru, Caterham, VW’s, Lotus, Mazda, Alpha Romeo, Westfield, Steinard, Minetti and more.

The category winners took home trophies and tales of the glory of the struggle of man over machine.

So, who were the superheroes of the track?

Outright winner, with the fastest run over the weekend of 54.41 seconds was Miles Hoare driving a specialist race car, an OMS 25.

Hot on his heels driving an Audi S5 was last year’s champion, Adrian Reed with a time of 57.9 seconds.

Third place on the podium belonged to Matthew Read in a Roadster MTR1 with a time of 58.4 seconds.

The Regularity category was won by Ken Northdurft with Maxwell Stephenson in second place and Justin McCarthy awarded third place.

Reed and Co. founder Adrian Reed said they were thrilled to be a major sponsor of the Noosa Winter Hill Climb once again.

“What a weekend full of speed records, laughs, sun, happy clients, and even happier drivers,“ Adrian said.

“A huge thank you to the Noosa Beach Clas-

sic Car Club for putting together yet another amazing event.

“The Hill is one of the most challenging hill vlimb events in Australia and to have the opportunity to get behind the wheel and compete among some of the most passionate and competitive drivers makes it all worth it.”

The Reed and Co. team of drivers showed

some very competitive racing with six of their 11 drivers placing in their class. 1st – M. Heerings (Class C, 3001cc - 5000cc Street), 1st - J. Lawrence, 2nd - P. Lawrence (Class I, 5000cc > Open), 1st - A. Reed, 3rd - N. Sharman (Class J, AWD Street), 1st - Anthony McFadden (Class P, Sports Car (Two-Seater) 3000cc >) and overall 2nd - A. Reed with a PB of 0:57.9910 seconds.

Full race results can be viewed by going to racing.natsoft.com.au/results and selecting the circuit racing tab.

A great weekend was enjoyed by all and a clear celebration for two local car clubs, Noosa Beach Classic Car Club and Sunshine Coast Motorsport Club working in close collaboration to keep local grassroots motorsport alive.

Noosa HillClimb Outright Winner - Miles Hoare.

Picture: RUSSELL WITT PHOTOGRAPHY

Adrian Reed on the way to the start line with one of the lucky VIP ticket holders including a ride up the hill.

Adrian Reed with passenger Julian Griffith racing up the hill.

Adrian Reed on the race track.

Reed and Co team driver Peter Altman cutting corners in fast speed.Reed and Co. founder Adrian Reed preparing for the event on Friday.

The Cooloola collaboration

By Phil Jarratt

More than a month after the conclusion of a Cooloola Indigenous Land Use Agreement (ILUA) between the Queensland government and the Kabi Kabi Aboriginal Peoples Corporation, progress on the long-awaited Cooloola Great Walk ecotourism venture still proceeds at what could generously be described as snail’s pace, but the man behind the project’s successful commercial proponent is perhaps the least concerned of anyone in the complex web of stakeholders and government departments.

Michael Lamprell, chief executive officer and founder of ecotourism operator and cre-

ator CABN, told Noosa Today this week: “To be honest, putting a timeline for completion on the Great Walk is just not the way we operate.

We are broadly focused on the bigger picture of what the future looks like for Kabi Kabi, the programs we’re building with them, the broader opportunities for capacity-building, tourism training and much, much more.”

The ILUA is not necessarily a green light for the Cooloola GreatWalk, but as Noosa MP Sandy Bolton noted in her informative column in this paper last week, it is a major step forward. At the same time, opposition to the project seems to have become confined to a couple of fringe social media sites, while misinformation as to the size and scope of the Great Walk is diminishing too.

More generally, the catchcry and call to arms of its opponents has pretty much de-

volved down to the so-called cardinal principle, which does not prohibit commercial projects in national parks but rather defines what is allowable.

In a wide-ranging exclusive interview with Noosa Today, Mr Lamprell outlined the status of the Walk in progress.

NT: The Indigenous Land Use Agreement for Cooloola was signed more than a month ago, so I’m wondering what you can report on the GreatWalk moving forward? Sandy Bolton says in a recent column that the Kabi Kabi fact sheet from the Department of Resources seems to be holding things up.

Michael Lamprell: I can’t speak to that document you refer to, although I know that Kabi Kabi have been communicating with their broader community on this project for years now, but from CABN’s perspective, since the signing of the ILUA we are now working closely with Kabi Kabi and the state to work through the next stages of our detailed design of what each site will look like. It’s a matter of finalising those requirements for us to get an agreement in place with the state and then go into the next stage of planning and approvals with the relevant councils and other departments.

NT: So is there a timeline for completion now?

ML: We have internal planning documents with timelines attached, but the environment is so dynamic, there are so many factors that are out of our control that it would be irresponsible to put a definitive timeline on it. To be perfectly honest with you, it doesn’t really matter whether it’s the Cooloola project or our projects in other states and territories, it’s not the way we really look at it.

NT: Reading between the lines, the commercial reality is you have a timeline but it’s not politic to reveal it?

ML: Only because it might be misleading due to the fact that there are always mitigating factors that are out of our control. As I said before, I know that the communication process within the broad Kabi Kabi community is ongoing, and I attended one of those meetings in the earlier stages, a community forum where, having received the latest update on the project, they were given the opportunity to discuss and ask questions. If the outcome of that process is a fact sheet, then I’m not aware of it, but it would seem logical after such extensive consultation about our partnership.

NT: Lately the main claim of the opponents of the CGW seems to be that the claimant group does not speak for the broader community and that the broader community does not want it to proceed. Sandy Bolton has said in the parliament that she would withdraw her support unless there was broad agreement amongst Kabi Kabi. Any movement on this from your side?

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How it’s set up would be determined after the referendum with input from First Nations people, the broader public and the Government. The Parliament would then make a law to set up the Voice.

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ML: Again, I can only speak to what I know from the Kabi Kabi people we work closely with on this project, but I will say that it doesn’t matter what organisation or community you deal with, it is never possible to get complete agreement from every member. The representatives of Kabi Kabi that we have established a strong understanding and working relationship with are incredibly supportive of the partnership and of the opportunities that it’s going to create for their community generally in the short and long term. In terms of the broader community, it’s clear that there are different factions but I’m not involved so I can’t comment. But I think it’s important to note that the people we work with are not just supportive of the CGW project alone. They are supportive of the programs that we’re building with them, and with our partners Intrepid on capacitybuilding. That is a really strong element of this.

NT: Correct me if I’m wrong on this, but I understand that CABN has already made concessions to environmental and cultural opposition on some of the proposed campsites, notably Poona Lake.

ML: Firstly, yes, you are correct on Poona, changes have been made, but we don’t see any of these as concessions. It’s just part of collaboration, and we’ll continue to work closely with Kabi Kabi and all stakeholders to refine what is the best outcome for the park, the environment and the guest experience. That has been an ongoing process on every aspect, every touchpoint of this project, not just on Poona Lake. This is not widely known or much publicised, but we’re very proud of it.

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NT: Well, one particular touchpoint that has been mentioned in despatches is Double Island Point and the size of the proposed campsite planned there. Is there an ongoing collaboration on that?

ML: Yes, but there is on every site. Double Island Point is no different than any other aspect of the partnership. We’re working together to find improvements on all of them, over a whole host of issues, including impact, placement and experience. It’s really important to us to keep the focus on the broader goals of the partnership. I know there’s a sentiment out there that you fight us on one site and then move to the next, but we don’t see it that way

at all. We take a holistic approach.

NT: Is it working? Is opposition to the Great Walk receding as information slowly becomes available?

ML: The best way for me to answer this is that I’m so focused on what we need to do with Kabi Kabi and the next stages of the project I’m not really looking at the other stuff. Our shared vision with Kabi Kabi, when executed, will show that we’ve taken the right steps from the start and will continue to do so. I’d like this project to draw attention to the whole environment of the Cooloola coast in a positive way and I think we can help in education and protection.

Let’s Get Walking Noosaville

Help us to make Noosaville a great place to walk.

We are currently developing a Walking Network Plan for Noosaville and we want to hear from you!

Council will be hosting a pop-up community information stand to share with you our draft Walking Network Plan, answer your questions and gather any feedback.

Monday 19 June 2023

Michael Lamprell.

Michael Lamprell (second from right) at the Great Walk announcement.

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Artist’s impression of the CABN footprint on Cooloola sites.

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K’gari name comes home

By Chantelle Bozicevic

Fraser Island, the world’s largest sand island, has been officially restored to its traditional name, K’gari, following an announcement made during a ceremony on the island last week.

The decision was published in the Queensland Government Gazette on 7 June, 2023, immediately putting the restored name into effect.

The name K’gari holds deep cultural significance as it comes from the Butchulla peoples’ creation story, which has been passed down orally for generations.

This Indigenous history will play a crucial role in future marketing efforts for the island, which is the Fraser Coast’s largest tourism drawcard.

“It was through disrespect to the Butchulla people that her name, K’gari – the home of the Butchulla people - was taken away. Thankfully it is now through respect to the Butchulla people that K’gari - her name - has been reclaimed,“ said Gayle Minniecon, chair of the Butchulla Aboriginal Corporation.

To ensure a smooth transition, the name is pronounced GAH-ree, with the K being silent.

K’gari now becomes the sole name for the island, although references to the former name, Fraser Island, will be included in written materials to help people make the immediate connection.

“This change completes the picture for the Butchulla people and K’gari, by recognising and honoring their traditions, culture, and continued connection to their land.

“She has always been K’gari to the Butchulla people.Nowthisbeautifulareawillcarryitstrue name in all aspects - the National Park, World Heritage Area, and the official place name,“ Resources Minister Scott Stewart said.

The restoration of the K’gari name represents one of the most significant name changes for a tourism asset in Australia since Ayers Rock became Uluru in 1993, highlighting the significance of preserving Indigenous cultural heritage.

The ceremony on the island was attended by representatives of the Butchulla people, Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk, government ministers, and industry stakeholders.

It was an emotional event where generations of Butchulla people and guests welcomed K’gari back home. The ceremony included a smoking ceremony, traditional dance and song, and a formal plaque unveiling.

“I’m proud that today we can officially welcome K’gari home and reinstate the name used byTraditional Owners for all these years,“ said Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk.

“We will continue to recognise Indigenous languages through place names, in the spirit of truth-telling and reconciliation as we walk the Path to Treaty. This always was and always will be Butchulla Country.“

The decision to restore the traditional

name followed extensive consultation with Traditional Owners, tourism bodies, government agencies, and the Fraser Coast Regional Council. In 2017, the Fraser Island section of the Great Sandy National Park was renamed K’gari (Fraser Island), and in 2022, the island’s World Heritage Area was renamed K’gari (Fraser Island) World Heritage Area.

To coincide with the restoration of K’gari, more than 19 hectares of land were transferred to the Butchulla Aboriginal Corporation RNTBC. This land is dedicated for the benefit of its traditional owners, the Butchulla people.

“The Butchulla people have long shared K’Gari and their own culture and traditions with people from across the world, and this change recognises their generosity. So many people have been enriched by K’Gari’s unique history and their shared experiences with the Butchulla people,“ Minister for Treaty and Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships Leeanne Enoch said.

The restoration of the traditional name K’gari is a momentous occasion that honors the cultural heritage of the Butchulla people and acknowledges their deep connection to the land. By reclaiming the traditional name, Queensland takes a step forward on the path to reconciliation, recognizing the importance of preserving Indigenous languages and cultures. K’gari, the white spirit who shaped the land and seas for the Butchulla people, has found her rightful place once again, and her story will continue to be told and cherished for generations to come.

Tewantin-Noosa CWA has a solid focus on housing

At Tewantin-Noosa CWA, affordable housing is not just a talkfest.

“Our CWA branch is making a huge effort to raise funds towards affordable housing for vulnerable local women,” president Leigh McCready said.

“We’re aiming to raise $100,000 to purchase for example a tiny house, or to partner with a community housing provider. And we’re more than halfway there.”

After selling the CWA Hall to the RSL some years ago, the CWA branch purchased two small units at Riverlands in Moorindil Street, Tewantin, which are rented out to women on low incomes.

“The remainder from that sale is in our kitty, waiting to be topped up with donations and our fundraising efforts,” Ms McCready said.

“Our fundraising activities this year –street stalls, keynote speaker luncheons and the recent cent sale - have already raised thousands, thanks to the efforts of our members. We’re also seeking donors who would like to help.”

CWA branch vice president Ingrid Jackson said, “A survey of our members confirmed what the statistics tell us - that a key chal-

lenge for women in Noosa is finding affordable housing. In keeping with this focus, we invited Mayor Clare Stewart to speak about council housing initiatives at our May branch meeting.”

In her presentation Cr Stewart stressed her commitment to council addressing affordable housing urgently.

“All of Australia has a housing crisis and that’s a big issue in Noosa where property prices have soared and rental is hard to find,“ she said.

“Since I successfully moved a mayoral minute about housing in council in December 2020, Noosa Council has approved a council housing strategy called Keep Noosa Home and is making strides towards addressing the issue.”

Mayor Clare listed a range of initiatives – council land at Lake McDonald Drive, Cooroy, council and private land purchased by State Government at Doonella Street, Tewantin, advocacy vis-à-vis State Government about inclusionary zoning for the planning scheme, the Noosa Plan stopping short term letting of whole houses, planning scheme changes to facilitate smaller and build-torent dwellings, and higher rates for transitory housing.

“The 2021 census identified 4810 vacant dwellings on census night in Noosa Shire. As part of Council’s Keep Noosa Home campaign, I wrote letters to owners of those prop-

erties and those used for short term letting, urging them to shift to permanent rental instead. 64 came through, which had been short term let before,” she said.

“As a result of our advocacy, the State Government recently revised its secondary dwelling policy.

Previously, secondary dwellings (granny flats) could only be used by close family and household members, but now they are allowed to be let to anyone, thereby increasing the number of affordable homes for rent across the shire.”

Mayor Clare also spoke about council’s draft 2023-24 budget and invited CWA members to comment.

“With today’s inflation, skyrocketing infrastructure construction costs, council’s CPI indexed enterprise bargaining agreement, and the higher state’s land valuations, the council has had robust discussions about how to keep council rates steady. Compromises have had to be made and the result is the draft budget put out for public feedback.”

Ms McCready said, “In the current inflationary context, CWA’s aim to seek ways of facilitating affordable housing is even more vital.”

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Ingrid Jackson, Leigh McCready, Mayor Clare Stewart and branch vice president Jennifer Gleeson

The name K’gari has been restored.

Valiant effort for glossies

By Margie Maccoll

Environmentalists focused on the details in a council bylaw in a last ditch effort to stop the clearing of wallum habitat, identified as a critical feeding site for endangered Glossy Black Cockatoos, for a BlueCare retirement village development.

Last week retired barrister Barry Cotterell wrote to council describing a decision made on 13 May 2023 in relation to a minor change in the development application as “clearly invalid“ according to Council’s delegations of authority register, under S79 of the Planning Act 2016, calling for the decision to be revoked and BlueCare to be informed.

“This application relates to a proposed development which, you would have to agree, is of significant community interest,“ he said.

“While it could be argued that under these circumstances there is no delegation to the CEO there is clearly no power for him to “on delegate” this decision.

“The conditions for on-delegation are:

“The Delegated Officer may exercise the powers of the Council under the Planning Act 2016 for an application other than the following:

b) the approval of an application where there is substantial non-compliance with a stated policy of the Council or a high order provision of the Planning Scheme being a desired environmental outcome, or an overall outcome of a code;

d) requests for change representations, and change applications to change or delete conditions that were imposed by Council at an Or-

dinary Meeting or a Special Meeting;

e) and an application for a proposed development of significant community interest.”

d) and e) are certainly relevant and b) might be too.”

Mr Cotterell said given the speed with which this application was processed councillors may not have been aware it was pending or, like the community, assumed that it would proceed to council for proper consideration.

“The application should then be considered

by councillors who should properly examine the offset receiving site on the former dump site to ascertain if the developer has “re-established” the habitat on Lot 9 of mature feed trees with the proposal to plant seedlings which will only reach two metres in five years,“ he said.

“If Noosa Shire has to process the inappropriate offset approved by Sunshine Coast Regional Council in 2011, at the very least it should ensure that it achieves the highest standard possible and not just facilitates the development.“

In a statement Noosa Council said:

“The approval for this development is lawful and can not be changed by council, unless requested by the applicant.

“The offset site, identified in 2011, is a former landfill site within the Girraween Estate.

“An independent assessment of the site has deemed it suitable to be used for offsets.

“All conditions and offsets are included to protect and reduce impacts on the environment and the amenity of the surrounding area.“

BlueCare said it had approval from Noosa Council and State and Commonwealth governments to start construction of a retirement village, comprised of 122 independent living retirement homes on the site at Lot 9, Grasstree Court.

In a letter distributed to resident surrounding the development last week BlueCare said work on the site was scheduled to begin ono after 13 June.

“This forms part of the preliminary works of the Sunrise Beach Village by BlueCare precinct, combining aged care (currently under construction) and retirement living. The works include site establishment, vegetation clearing and fauna management, salvage and translocation of Grasstrees, live seed soil and mulch translocation to and for the rehabilitation of a section of land located within the Nature Reserve at 100 Eenie Creek Rd, Noosa Heads.“

A document prepared by Council on the development can be found at www.noosa.qld. gov.au/downloads/file/4273/grasstree-courtdevelopment-girraween-estate

Noosa Council changes some powers of delegations

By Margie Maccoll

Noosa councillors at their general meeting voted to introduce restrictions to the decisions made by staff on delegation involving the clearing of remnant vegetation, disturbance of habitat of an endangered species, extending an approval made under a superseded planning scheme, changes to items of heritage significance and a development of previous interest to Council.

The changes raised on Monday follow community protest last week to a decision made under delegation enabling the clearing of five hectares of wallum habitat at Grasstree Court, Sunrise Beach, identified as a critical feeding area for the endangered Glossy Black Cockatoos, for a Blue Care retirement village development.

Cr Brian Stockwell introduced the motion during council’s discussion on a report reviewing its delegations of authority.

He called for a further report to identify development matters that would preclude staff from making a delegated decision, and provide them with “more specific, less subjective criteria“ to do so.

Cr Amelia Lorentson said she’d like it to be “panned out“ to include items like petitions.

The opposition to the Grasstree Court

development attracted 76,000 signatures on a petition. You have to give some weight to what that means when the community has a strong position on what they value, she said.

In accordance with the Local Government Act 2009 (LGA), Council annually reviews its delegations of authority in alignment with updates provided by Local Government As-

sociation of Queensland and King & Company Solicitors. Council’s current delegations were adopted on 17 February 2022.

The LGA allows local governments to delegate their powers by resolution to the Mayor, CEO or a standing committee or standing committee chair.

The CEO in turn may on-delegate a power

to an appropriately qualified employee or contractor.

It is up to the council to decide which powers are included or excluded from delegation to the CEO.

The review resulted in the addition of 24 new delegation registers, 11 delegation registers were updated and 49 current delegation registers remained unchanged.

Under the Act, the CEO is required to establish a Register of Delegations and update it as required.

The Register of Delegations must be made available to the public for inspection upon request.

The meeting heard new Delegation Registers had been created to enable delegated decision on various matters relating to body corporate, electricity regulation, medicines and poisons, Queensland Reconstruction Authority, retail shop leases, safety in recreation water activities, tobacco and other smoking products, transport operations and working with children.

Updates to existing delegation registers were delivered to matters involving building regulation, environmental protection, industrial relations, land titles, public health and state penalties.

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Residents last week protest the clearing of land at Grasstree Court which prompted delegation changes.

Residents protest the development at the site last week.

On The Soapbox

Noosa Councillor Brian Stockwell

Can we learn from history?

For those of us on council deeply committed to representing both our residents and our environmental protections, one of the hardest things we are asked to do is deal with the ticking timebombs left for us, particularly from that time when we were amalgamated into the giant Sunshine Coast council.

The two worst examples are the Kin Kin Quarry truck debacle that’s a dangerous nightmare for so many of our hinterland residents and the Sunshine Coast Council’s approval of the BlueCare development in significant Glossy Black Cockatoo habitat at Sunrise Beach.

In the case of Grasstree Court, this is an environmental debacle 26 years in the making, but we can learn lessons and we can try to prevent this happening again on our watch.

One of the ‘sliding door’ moments came when our council had an opportunity to refuse an extension in 2017, six years after the developers had been given approval by the Sunshine Coast Council in 2011 but had not acted on it despite it being described as meeting “a significant need”.

In 2017 staff decided it was still consistent with the Planning Scheme and approved the extension under delegated authority. While I do not seek to criticise the validity of their assessment, I do think in situations like this in the future, councillors should be the ones making the decision.

That is why in council this week I pushed for us to consider tighter and more specific criteria for matters that MUST be decided by elected

councillors, including”

· The clearing of remnant ’of-concern’ or ’endangered’ vegetation from a biodiversity or Vegetation Management Act perspective.

· The disturbance of the habitat of a species listed under the Nature Conservation or Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Acts.

· An extension of an approval that was made under a Superceded Planning Scheme and/ or where there is a resolution of Council to amend the Planning Scheme in a way that is relevant to the approval.

· To the removal or substantial alteration to a structure or place of heritage significance identified in Council’s Planning Scheme or in an adopted study of Council.

· A development where Council has a direct or indirect interest as a result of its involvement in previous or proposed land dealings.

We will workshop these and other proposed changes to ensure important matters like this go to a vote of the elected council.

It was 1997 Planning Scheme changes that set the scene for the Sunshine Coast Council in 2011 to sign off on the Grasstree Court development and, sadly, we are now bound by state laws that mean we can’t simply roll this decision back.

As a councillor with a lifetime of commitment to conservation, it’s times like these that test your patience and your faith in the system.

I can assure all those people writing impassioned requests for council to take action that councillors share their frustrations and their desire to conserve important habitats and community values. This must remain central to what we stand for in Noosa.

As I pen this article the bulldozers are likely

on their way to clear the only stand of endangered remnant regional ecosystem earmarked for development in the Noosa Shire. It’s a travesty, pure and simple.

While many now know that the Grasstree Court site is important as a habitat of the vulnerable glossy black cockatoo containing numerous feed trees (Allocasuarina littoralis or she oaks), the site has broader conservation values with part of the site mapped as containing ‘Banksia aemula low open woodland on dunes and sand plains’. This rare ecosystem is considered endangered from a biodiversity perspective.

Few people will understand that the 19851988 council had plans to substantially develop what is now the Girraween Nature Reserve and adjacent National Park for housing. It was something I helped change by moving to negotiate with the state government to change the status of a mix of vacant Crown land and council freehold to protect this area.

As a state government planner at the time, I also advocated for a minimum buffer for wetlands of 50m while Regional Vegetation Management Plans could increase this to 100m.

It was disappointing that in 2006 the Master Plan was adopted with the current boundaries at the end of Grasstree Court coming within a few metres of wetlands of high ecological value.

None of this convoluted history helps the glossy blacks that will soon be deprived of an important habitat, but as a council we must all learn and do better.

Noosa Councillor Brian Stockwell.

Students rough it to help

Students from Noosa District SHS Pomona and Cooroy campus participated in Sleep Rough on Friday 2 June.

The camp was a chance for students to gain firsthand insight into the challenges faced by homeless Australians.

In addition, their fundraising efforts generated substantial support for the Backpack Beds initiative, raising over $4500 which provides portable beds for those without shelter.

Students were asked to bring cardboard and sleeping bags to gain an authentic understanding of what it is like to sleep rough each night.

The collaborative endeavour involved Noosa District SHS, Interact Club, Rotary, and the students themselves. Rotary’s contribution of various soups for a soup kitchen underscored the community’s commitment to the cause.

Year level coordinator, Mr Gordon, expressed satisfaction with the camp, noting its impact on students’ understanding of kindness and empathy.

“Noosa District SHS continues to shape 21st-century citizens who give back to their community,” he said.

“The Sleep Rough camp showcases the students’ dedication to making a tangible differ-

ence. Their actions serve as an inspiration for others and emphasize the importance of compassion and social responsibility.”

Noosa District SHS and its students are actively addressing homelessness, leaving a lasting impression on their community through their commitment to creating a more inclusive society.

Learn to skate at Noosa Civic these school holidays

Noosa Civic Shopping Centre is excited to announce its partnership with Chiggy’s, a renowned local skateboarding company, to bring learn to skate workshops to children during the upcoming school holidays.

The workshops, which will run from Monday 26 June to Friday 7 July (excluding the weekend), offer a unique opportunity for kids to discover the thrill of skateboarding in a safe and supportive environment.

Over the course of 10 days, 1200 spots are

available to be booked with eight half-hour sessions a day, 15 children per session.

Noosa Civic Shopping Centre is delighted to team up with Chiggy’s to offer this exciting program.

With Chiggy’s’ expertise and experience in skateboarding, children will receive professional guidance and instruction as they embark on their skateboarding journey.

Hosted by Chiggy’s, this workshop aims to introduce children to the fundamentals of

skateboarding in a fun and engaging way.

This workshop is suitable for all skill levels, from beginners to those looking to refine their skills. Limited spots are available, so early booking is a must to secure a place.

“We are thrilled to collaborate with Chiggy’s to offer the learn to skate workshops this school holidays,“ said Aimee Dodge, marketing manager for Noosa Civic Shopping Centre.

“Skateboarding is a fantastic way for chil-

dren to develop their coordination, balance, and confidence while having a great time.We are confident that this collaboration will provide a unique and exciting experience for the young participants.“

To find out more about the learn to skate workshops and register your child, visit noosacivicshopping.com.au/come-skate-withus/

Stay updated on the latest news and announcements by following Noosa Civic Shopping Centre on @noosacivic

Juniors enjoying a bite to eat.

Seniors setting up.

Shane Orr and Olivia De Wit.

Jarrah Kamholtz, Dahlia Kerr-Scott and Tahlia Loyd.

It’s too cold!

Noosa is a step closer to owning one of Queensland’s first community batteries with council on Monday endorsing a plan to begin contract negotiations with not-for-profit Yarra Energy Foundation (YEF). Noosa Council secured a $500,000 federal government Batteries for Household Solar grant in February, in partnership with YEF and not-for-profit Zero Emissions Noosa Inc (ZEN Inc).

“This is an exciting pilot for council and Zero Emissions Noosa Inc, which has done a lot of the work in the background to make this initiative happen,” Mayor Clare Stewart said.

“We look forward to consulting with the community on key aspects of the project including the exact location for the battery at Noosaville, the suburb chosen by the federal government.”

Council’s carbon reduction project officer Annie Nolan said community batteries acted as giant sponges, soaking up unused renewable energy that household solar panels feed into the power grid by day.

“They store that renewable energy from the sun then discharge it back to the grid at night when demand for power is greatest,” Ms Nolan said.

“It means homes connected to the power grid where the battery is located use less coal power at night as they’re drawing from the solar energy fed to the grid by the battery, which ultimately helps bring down emissions.”

Zero Emissions Noosa Inc welcomed the progress on the battery partnership.

“Zero Emissions Noosa Inc sees this as a great step forward in the move towards cleaner energy for the Noosa community,” chair Anne Kennedy said.

“The work done by ZEN Inc, council and Yarra Energy Foundation over the last two years is helping the Noosa community to benefit from cleaner energy locally,” she said.

Mayor Stewart said the battery would also provide council with a revenue source, which could be reinvested into further

emission reduction initiatives.

“The battery charges by day when energy prices are low due to the oversupply of solar energy being fed into the grid by solar customers’ panels,” she said.

“When it discharges the stored renewable energy back to the grid at night to supply the local network, council will receive a higher price for it, creating a revenue stream.”

Noosa is one of just six councils among the 52 entities to receive federal funding for batteries, with most of the grants given to distribution network service providers such as Energex.

“With community ownership of the battery,

renewable energy and potential revenue stays local,” Ms Nolan said.

In a further benefit, Ms Nolan said batteries could reduce power grid pressures.

“Power grids were designed as one-way systems so they’re under increasing pressure from the feed-in of unused energy by customers’ solar systems during peak sun hours.

“Batteries take that excess power off the grid and store it, which may help overcome the need for costly power grid upgrades in the future - so batteries ultimately help keep electricity costs down.”

Council’s decision to negotiate directly

with not-for-profitYarra Energy Foundation to oversee delivery of the battery is expected to be ratified on Thursday.

“Yarra Energy Foundation (YEF) is currently the only not-for-profit organisation operating an ’in-front-of-the-meter’ community battery for community benefit and emissions reduction, so we stand to benefit greatly from their experience,” Ms Nolan said.

“Their experience in this space has already proven invaluable in helping us secure the federal funding for this project. It’s one of seven successful grant applications they’ve now been involved with.”

One of the first community batteries to be installed in Australia.

Double eagle in estate

Nestled between the Noosa National Park and LakeWeyba, 3km to Hastings Street and Noosa Main Beach, is the exclusive Noosa Springs residential estate, and the world class 6180m, par 72 championship course designed by Graham Papworth.

It is widely considered one of the best golfbased residential communities in the country.

Stealing the limelight are two remarkable sprawling residences not only with double billing as totally on par with excellence but sharing numerous coincidences.

Both are positioned on two super-sized sites in the dress circle of Noosa Springs, have north-facing golf course frontages beside a lake as well as wide course views. One is on the fourth fairway, the other on the 17th. Double eagle before lunch anyone?

Innovative design credits go to acclaimed locals Paul Clout and Stephen Kidd.

The crowning glory of residence 701 The Palms is undoubtedly Paul Clout’s pedigree with sophisticated, refined and inviting design beyond grand scale and high-end quality, boldly staking its claim seemingly on an island, albeit a dizzying unparalleled 2244sq m site, and views of water from every room including the guest suite also the fourth fairway.

Inside, a gallery wall of fold-away paned glass, bridge over a sandstone-edged meandering pool, gardens reminiscent of the Mediterranean and stands of mighty palms beyond offer multiple vignettes where the brushstrokes never dry. It is the heart of class, the perfect pairing of effortless elegance with chic modernity.

The residence, Clout acknowledges, was inspired by his travels in the Mediterranean, such as monolithic-style rock sculptures which take their place in the sun either side of the travertine walkway and first of many atriums, as one of his “all-time favourites, the complete resort with separate compounds”.

Breathtakingly exquisite and unequalled

are celebrated designer Stephen Kidd’s venerable skills and innate attention to detail of 517

The Ridge on a 1239sq m site.

The voluminous spaces are drenched with dappled natural light thanks to the surrounding celerestory windows, coffered VJ ceilings

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and north-facing glass panels which disappear in a seamless fashion to the alfresco terraces. The glistening pool and lower part of the terrace ostensibly hover over the lily-padded lake, and beyond is the 17th fairway.

Impressive is an understatement while gaz-

ing beyond the massive two-tier Ralph Lauren-designed chandeliers and wall of heritagestyle glass-fronted custom cabinetry in the main living area, to golfers on the 17th fairway. The mezzanine, an additional sitting room is also graced with those superb views. The luminous, light-filled residence really tugs at the heart strings.

“Unforgettable escapes begin with an alluring location such as Noosa Springs,” suggests leading Noosa real estate principal Tom Offermann.

“Meandering avenues fringed by fragrant gardenia and sasanqua hedges, also woven with gracious stands of Foxtail palms, sit the crème de la crème of innovatively designed residences, perhaps with a splash of mid-century modern fresh from the pages of a glossy magazine.

“I equate buyers attracted to the exclusive golf-based residential estate of Noosa Springs, similar to those on the waterways of Noosa Sound, both with the prestigious Noosa Heads’ postcode, and both offering incredible lifestyles while being underpinned with enormous capital growth potential.”

701 The Palms, 61 Noosa Springs Drive, Noosa Heads

· Land Area: 2252sq m

· House Area: 607sq m incl Guest Villa

· Bedrooms 5 | Bathrooms 3 | Car Spaces 2 |

Pool

· Auction: Friday, 16 June, 2023, 11am

· Tom Offermann Real Estate Agents: Tom Offermann and Patrick Sherwood

· 517 The Ridge, 61 Noosa Springs Drive, Noosa Heads

· Land Area: 1239sq m

· House Area: 612sq m

· Bedrooms 4 | Bathrooms 4 | Garage 3 | Pool

· Price Guide: $6.65m

· Tom Offermann Real Estate Agent: Nic Hunter

Noosa Springs residential estate is nestled between the National Park and Lake Wayba.

Hitting Pauze

By Abbey Cannan

A promising Noosa tech start-up has been selected by Advance Queensland, a government initiative supporting innovation, to be part of a mission attending the prestigious London Tech Week.

This recognition serves as a significant milestone for HitPauze, which offers a cutting-edge mobile application available in app stores.

Expressing his delight, Gary Borham, the founder of HitPauze, said, “It is truly gratifying to receive recognition from our peers and be chosen by Advance Queensland and Start-Up Catalyst for London Tech Week.

“This achievement is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our team.

“We are excited about this opportunity to share our solution with a global audience and contribute to improving the mental health and productivity of individuals worldwide.“

The app has gained popularity for its ability to assist users in managing their mental health, improving productivity, and aiding employers in promoting employee well-being.

London Tech Week, renowned as one of the world’s leading technology events and provides an ideal platform for HitPauze to showcase its innovative solution to a global audience.

The selection by Advance Queensland and StartUp Catalyst highlights the tremendous potential of the local start-up and underscores its commitment to transforming the way individuals manage their digital well-being.

“I’ve lived in Noosa for six years with my family. My wife is a local chiropractor, and we have two daughters,“ Gary said.

“The idea came after we got home from dinner one night and because of my previous app start-up, I was on so many apps sending messages after dinner at about 11pm on a Saturday night.

“My wife said ‘Who is this guy, you never used to look at your phone after dinner’. I just started looking at the behaviours that we’ve got around screens and how we just feel compelled to have them at an arm’s length at all times.”

In a world where being constantly connected can lead to feelings of overwhelm and digital burnout, HitPauze offers a solution that empowers users to take control of their digital lives.

“HitPauze is a simple product,“ Gary said.

“It’s like an out of office responder for your social media and messaging services. It gives you the ability to put your phone down and relax and not have to stress about getting back to people.“

HitPauze’s mobile application has already garnered attention from employers interested in fostering employee well-being.

The start-up is currently engaged in discussions with Officeworks to collaborate on a trial program. This partnership could further validate the efficacy of HitPauze’s solution in promoting a healthier work-life balance and enhancing productivity within organisations.

“I’m a small fish in this pie,“ Gary said of his trip to London Tech Week.

“There’s some very large Australian southeast Queensland companies going. But we’re going over because for us we hope to secure some funding for the next stage of our product.“

Capture your journey with Life Documentaries

Life Documentaries has been digitally recording personal stories well before the global pandemic ravaged our shores – if you can recall such a time.

Offering a unique perspective, this is the most quintessential way of capturing your journey, as told in your own words.

Life Documentaries producer Herve Carlos said the idea for the business blossomed after his father passed away.

“I wanted to come up with a good way of preserving people’s memories,“ Herve said.

“Books and biographies have their place but to be able to see and hear someone telling their story in their own words is extra special.“

Herve said they make the process easy and comfortable for anyone looking to create a life documentary.

“It takes about half a day to shoot.We say to save about four hours for the interview recording process and then we shoot B-roll. In four to six weeks, we provide a USB with that person’s life story,“ he said.

“Helping people to tell their story is my passion, and never let it be said that I have allowed the truth to get in the way of a good story.

“Trust me with your story, and I will produce a documentary for the ages.“

Heather, from Kensington in Victoria, said she would highly recommend Life Documentaries to capture your story, in the way you want it told.

“We all have a story to tell, and we owe it to future generations to keep those stories alive,“ she said.

“What a great idea,” Rosemary said, from Nedlands in WA.

“A beautiful story,” Belinda said on Facebook.

Everybody has a story.

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Heather from Kensington in Victoria said she would highly recommend Life Documentaries to capture your story.

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The Guide

PICK OF THE WEEK

DANCING WITH THE STARS

Seven, Sunday, 7pm

Dance like no one is watching, they say. But in this star-studded competition – returning for a fresh season of everything from a possible rumba to perhaps even a spot of breakdancing – everyone’s eyes will be peeled. From the sparkling costumes and enthusiastic moves to every awkward step, the stars’ performances will be analysed. Affable hosts Sonia Kruger and Daryl Somers are back, along with new judges Craig Revel Horwood and Sharna Burgess to encourage the competitors’ inner dancer. The celebs burning up the dance floor this time include foodie Matt Preston, Olympian Sally Pearson, actress Pia Miranda and landscaper Charlie Albone.

NEW ZEALAND FROM A TRAIN SBS,

Friday, 7.35pm

After a busy week, this could be the opportune moment to stop, sit down and relax: drink in the picturesque scenery aboard a Kiwi train. Let all your worries fly metaphorically out the moving carriage window as you zip through some incredible landscapes. Traversing subtropical, high alpine, rain forests, oceans, volcanoes, and grasslands, New Zealand’s rail networks offer a diverse visual tapestry to delight the senses. In tonight’s premiere, jump aboard longdistance service The Northern Explorer, which kicks off in Auckland. The journey ascends to the volcanic plateau, traversing bridges such as the Mohaka Viaduct, which were built specially for the line.

Friday, June 16

6.00 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Gardening Australia. Advice for the home gardener.

8.30 Utopia. (PG, R) A completed bypass is held up from opening due to signage for a problematic monument.

9.00 Smother. (Mal) Val and Paul share their plans.

9.50 Mayfair Witches. (Malv) Rowan makes a shocking discovery.

10.30 Interview With The Vampire. (Final, MA15+hv)

11.20 ABC Late News.

11.35 The Split. (Mls, R)

12.35 Harrow. (Mav, R)

1.30 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 New Zealand From A Train: The Northern Explorer. Part 1 of 2.

8.30 Greenland: Survival At The Edge. Part 1 of 2.

9.25 Legends Of The Pharaohs: Mystery Of The Great Pyramid. (Masv, R) A look at the Great Pyramid of Giza.

10.20 SBS World News Late.

10.50 Vienna Blood. (MA15+a)

12.45 The Investigation. (Ma, R) 2.25 The Hunt For A Killer. (MA15+as, R) 4.10

Mastermind Australia. (R) 4.40 Bamay. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News.

7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Fast Ed cooks a frittata.

8.30 MOVIE: The Help. (2011, Ma, R) During the civil rights movement of the ’60s, an aspiring author decides to write a book detailing the African-American maids’ point of view on the white families they work for and the hardships they experience. Emma Stone, Viola Davis, Octavia Spencer.

11.30 To Be Advised.

1.00 Harry’s Practice. (R)

1.30 Travel Oz. (PG, R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)

5.00 NBC Today.

7TWO (72) SBS VICELAND (31)

24 HOURS IN EMERGENCY

SBS, Monday, 9.25pm

Some shows command the limelight, while others quietly thrive. Grey’s Anatomymay well be the longestrunning medical drama in history, with news it will deliver a 20th season, but it’s this real-life British medical stalwart that endures. Tonight, it returns with an extraordinary 30th season, with a new setting to boot. The accident and emergency department at Queen’s Medical Centre, Nottingham, one of the busiest departments in Europe, is the long-serving series’ new base, introducing a fresh team of healthcare experts including Nurse in charge Lou (pictured). We also meet 45-year-old Kristy, who has dislocated her ankle on a fun run, and seven-year-old Hunter, who has come off worse for wear after tumbling from a tree.

THE ROOKIE

Seven, Tuesday, 9pm

He’s the middle-aged rookie police officer who shines with commitment and humour as he keeps up with his much-younger counterparts, but at this rate will we see Officer John Nolan (Castle’s Nathan Fillion) old and grey before he leaves his training wheels behind? With season six of this light-hearted crime drama recently greenlighted, there’s a lot more development and story yet to come. Tonight, John and a sleep-deprived Celina (Lisseth Chavez, pictured) investigate a cash deposit linked to an old DEA case. The spectacle of Halloween adds some extra fun and shenanigans, while John and Bailey (Jenna Dewan) fan their competitiveness by having a pancake contest to pick their wedding’s location.

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 16. North Queensland Cowboys v Penrith Panthers.

9.55 Golden Point. A wrap-up of the North Queensland Cowboys versus Penrith Panthers match, with news and analysis.

10.40 MOVIE: Lethal Weapon. (1987, Mdlv, R) Two detectives pursue drug traffickers. Mel Gibson, Danny Glover.

12.50 Hello SA. (PG, R)

1.20 He Said/She Said. (PG)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Postcards. (PG, R)

4.30 Global Shop. (R)

5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

5.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)

9GEM (81, 92)

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events.

7.30 Bondi Rescue. (PGa) Harries confronts a body surfer.

8.30 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns, R) Celebrity panellists include Emma Holland, Tony Martin and Alex Ward.

9.30 The Graham Norton Show. (Mls, R) Guests include Salma Hayek, Julianne Moore, Johannes Radebe, Shania Twain, Lizzo and Tom Grennan.

11.30 The Project. (R)

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

Saturday, June 17

ABC TV (2) SBS (3)

6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast.

9.00 Rage. (PG) 12.00 ABC News At Noon.

12.30 Smother. (Mal, R) 1.20 Miniseries: The North Water. (MA15+alv, R) 2.20 The Durrells. (PG, R) 3.10 Heywire. (R)

3.40 Landline. (R)

4.10 Road Kill Warriors. (PG)

4.25 Designing A Legacy (2023) (PG, R)

5.25 The Platypus Guardian. (PG, R)

6.20 The ABC Of... (PG, R)

Hosted by David Wenham.

6.50 Bluey. (R) The neighbourhood plays a game of cricket.

7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.

7.30 Sister Boniface Mysteries.

(Ma) Sister Boniface investigates when the lead singer for a rock’n’roll band is found dead in his dressing room.

8.20 Vera. (Mav, R) Childhood memories haunt Vera after she investigates a murder at a remote cottage.

9.50 Ragdoll. (Final, MA15+av)

Baxter and Edmunds are faced with a difficult decision as Rose’s name becomes the last one on the list.

10.35 The Messenger. (Mal, R)

The third ace arrives.

11.30 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

Music video clips.

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Destination Flavour

China Bitesize. (R) 9.10 Growing A Greener World. (PG) 10.10 Wonderful World Of Baby Animals. (PG) 11.00 Travel Quest. 12.00

WorldWatch. 2.00 Gymnastics. Artistic World Challenge Cup Series. Round 2. Highlights.

4.00 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (R) 4.30 Journey Through Albania. (R) 5.40 Weeks Of War. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 The Real Crown: Inside The House Of Windsor: Tomorrow’s People. (PG) Part 4 of 5.

8.30 Westminster Abbey: Behind Closed Doors. (PG) Speaker of the House of Commons Sir Lindsay Hoyle visits Westminster Abbey.

9.20 World’s Most Scenic River Journeys: Hudson. (R) Takes a journey down the Hudson River through some of New York State’s most picturesque landscapes.

10.15 Britain’s Most Expensive Houses. (PGl, R)

11.10 MOVIE: Amy. (2015, MA15+adl, R)

1.30 Miniseries: Hungry Ghosts. (Mahl, R)

3.25 Mastermind Australia. (R) 4.25 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines

The World Tonight.

6am WorldWatch. 10.00 The Casketeers. Noon Curse Of Oak Island. 12.55 Jeopardy! 3.50 Lee Lin Chin’s Fashionista.

4.00 WorldWatch. 6.00 Monty Python’s Flying Circus. 6.35 The Bee Whisperer. 7.35 Impossible Engineering. 8.30 Fighter Pilot: The Real Top Gun.

9.25 Django.

Sunday, June 18

6.30 Compass: Come Together. Presented by Indira Naidoo.

7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.

7.30 Grand Designs

Revisited. Part 1 of 4.

8.20 Silent Witness. (Ma) Simone and Nikki investigate the mystery behind the discovery of a burned body.

9.20 The Messenger. (Mal) Christmas gives Ed the chance to make peace with those closest to him.

10.15 In Limbo. (Mals, R) Charlie and Freya seek comfort in each other.

10.40 Interview With The Vampire. (Final, MA15+hv, R)

11.30 Mayfair Witches. (Malv, R)

12.10 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

3.05 The Heights. (PG, R) 5.00 Insiders. (R)

SEVEN (7)

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise.

10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG)

12.00 Motor Racing. Supercars C’ship. Round 5. Darwin Triple Crown.

Friday,

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 The Mystery Of The Nazca Lines. (PG) Explores the mystery of the Nazca Lines.

8.40 Saving Venice. (R) Faced with losing their city to climate change, the citizens of Venice, Italy, are turning to revolutionary engineering to save their homes.

10.20 Patagonia: Forests. (PG)

Narrated by Pedro Pascal.

11.10 Secrets Of Playboy: The Circus. (MA15+a, R) Sondra Theodore shares her story.

2.30 9/11: 102 Minutes That Changed America. (Mlw, R)

4.20 Bamay. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera News.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) Tests on a man’s bag return a positive swab for drugs after a trip to Thailand.

7.30 MOVIE: Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom. (2018, Mv, R) Two former staff of the Jurassic World theme park try to rescue dinosaurs from a volcanic eruption. Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, Rafe Spall.

10.15 To Be Advised.

11.45 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 5. Darwin Triple Crown. Day 1. Highlights.

12.45 Koala Rescue. (PG, R) Profiles Australians who rescue koalas.

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Get Arty. (R) A showcase of art projects.

5.00 House Of Wellness. (PGa, R)

6.00 Nine News Saturday.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Cricket. The Ashes. First Test. England v Australia. Day 2. Morning session. From Edgbaston, Birmingham, England.

10.40 Cricket. The Ashes. First Test. England v Australia. Day 2. Afternoon session. From Edgbaston, Birmingham, England.

3.30 Surfing Australia TV. (R) Showcases Surfing Australia’s programs, from junior development through to elite athletes.

4.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 Global Shop. (R) Home shopping.

5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R) A celebration of people and organisations across Australia which make the world a better place.

6.00 Bondi Rescue. (PGa, R) Harries confronts a body surfer.

6.30 The Dog House. (PGa) Dogs are matched with companions.

7.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Narrated by Dr Chris Brown.

8.30 Blue Bloods. (Mv) Danny grills feuding crime families in a grand larceny case. Eddie needs help to bust a drug dealer responsible for fentanyl overdoses. Erin worries that her DA push is compromising her day job.

9.30 CSI: Vegas. (Mv) The CSI team investigates a bomb that detonated during a masquerade party for wealthy investors.

10.30 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R) Presented by Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald.

11.30 So Help Me Todd. (PGa, R)

12.30 Home Shopping. (R)

5.00 Hour Of Power.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Dancing With The Stars. (Return, PG) Celebrities show off their dance skills.

8.40 7NEWS Spotlight. An exclusive, special investigation.

9.40 The Latest: Seven News.

10.10 Born To Kill? Levi Bellfield. (MA15+av) A look at English serial killer Levi Bellfield.

11.10 Autopsy USA: Garry Shandling. (PGa)

12.10 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 5. Darwin Triple Crown. Day 2. Highlights.

1.10 Travel Oz. (PG, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 3.30 Million Dollar Minute.

6.00 Nine News Sunday.

7.00 Parental Guidance. (PGa)

8.30 60 Minutes. Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians.

9.30 Nine News Late. A look at the latest news and events.

10.00 Australian Crime Stories: The Vampire Gigolo. (MA15+asv, R) A look at the murder of Shane Chartres-Abbott.

11.00 The First 48: End Of The Road. (Mal)

11.50 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (MA15+av, R)

12.40 Family Law. (Ma, R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00

Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 Take Two. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.

6.30 The Sunday Project. Panellists dissect, digest and reconstitute the daily news, events and hottest topics.

7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGa) The contestants compete in a two-round elimination challenge in front of food icon Maggie Beer.

9.00 FBI. (Mv) When an officer is shot dead at a pawn shop along with the store’s owner, the team tries to figure out why a young, recent Ivy League dropout is tied to the crime.

10.00 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mv, R) When the NCIS team investigates the death of a navy engineer, it leads them to Jane’s mentor.

11.00 The Sunday Project. (R) A look at the day’s news.

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

6.00 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30. Presented by Sarah Ferguson.

8.00 Australian Story. Presented by Leigh Sales.

8.30 Four Corners. Investigative journalism program exposing scandals, triggering inquiries, firing debate and confronting taboos.

9.15 Media Watch. (PG) Paul Barry takes a look at the latest issues affecting media consumers.

9.35 Q+A. Public affairs program.

10.35 China Tonight. (R)

11.10 ABC Late News.

11.25 The Business. (R)

11.40 The Split. (Final, Mls, R)

12.40 Parliament Question Time.

1.40 Father Brown. (Mav, R) 2.25 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

4.30 The Drum. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Secrets Of The Tower Of London. (Final, PG) Changes are made to mark the new king’s reign.

8.30 The Real Spies Among Friends. Explores the true story of Kim Philby and the Cambridge Five, a ring of Soviet spies that operated in the UK.

9.25 24 Hours In Emergency: Tales Of The Unexpected. (Return, M)

A 45-year-old dislocates her ankle.

10.20 SBS World News Late.

10.50 Miniseries: Bonnie And Clyde. (MA15+av)

11.30 Antidisturbios. (Malns, R)

1.25 Cargo. (Mal, R) 3.15 Mastermind Australia. (R) 4.15 Bamay. (R) 4.55 Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGav)

7.30 Million Dollar Island. (PGl) One hundred players started but now only 79 remain to compete for the $1 million prize pot.

9.00 9-1-1. (Ma) A wedding proposal tragically intersects with a bank robbery. Athena talks a victim through her grief.

10.00 9-1-1: Lone Star. (Mav) The 126 must rescue a father and son.

11.00 The Latest: Seven News.

11.30 The Blacklist. (Mav) The Freelancer returns.

12.30 The Rookie. (Mav, R)

1.30 Kochie’s Business Builders. (R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

Tuesday, June 20

6am Love And Friendship. Continued. (2016, PG) 6.40 The Age Of Innocence. (1993, PG) 9.10 Cutthroat Island. (1995, PG) 11.25 Brooklyn. (2015, M) 1.30pm The Natural. (1984, PG) 3.55 The Prince And The Showgirl. (1957, PG) 6.05 Lost In Paris. (2016,

Rides Down Under: Workshop Wars. 2.30 Motor Racing. Supercars C’ship. Darwin Triple Crown. H’lights. 3.30 Motor Racing. Supercars C’ship. Darwin Triple Crown. H’lights. 4.30 Full Custom Garage. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Counting Cars. (Return) 8.30 MOVIE: Rambo: First Blood. (1982, MA15+) 10.35 Late Programs.

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Parental Guidance. (PG) Hosted by Allison Langdon.

8.50 Police Rescue Australia. (PGlm) Follows police rescue and bomb disposal teams saving people in high risk situations.

9.50 Nine News Late. A look at the latest news and events.

10.20 100% Footy. (M) Features the latest rugby league news.

11.20 Mr Mayor. (PGa)

11.45 Manhunt: The Railway Murders. (MA15+av, R)

12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

2.30 Global Shop. (R)

3.00

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events.

7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGal) A Mystery Box Challenge allows the top nine contestants to turn the tables on the judges.

8.40 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns) Celebrity panellists include Anne Edmonds, Tim McDonald and Lizzy Hoo.

9.40 Just For Laughs Australia. (Mals) Stand-up comedy performances from Georgie Carroll, Brodi Snook, Jay Wymarra and Frankie McNair.

10.10 FBI: Most Wanted. (Mlv) Remy and Kristin are in danger.

12.00 The Project. (R)

1.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

(Maln)

Hope. (MA15+av)

1.40 Partisan. (Maln, R) 3.30 Miniseries: The Walk-In. (Mals, R) 4.20 Mastermind Australia.

Flavour: Japan Bitesize.

6.00 Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGav)

7.30 Million Dollar Island. (PGal) Hosted by Ant Middleton.

9.00 The Rookie. (Mv) John and Celina investigate a cash deposit linked to an old DEA case.

10.00 The Rookie: Feds. (Mv) Simone and Carter go undercover.

11.00 The Latest: Seven News.

11.30 The Blacklist. (Mav)

12.30 S.W.A.T. (Mv, R)

1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Parental Guidance. (PGal) Hosted by Allison Langdon.

9.10 The King: Wally Lewis. A look at the life of NRL legend Wally Lewis, who is regarded by many as the sport’s greatest ever player.

10.10 Nine News Late. A look at the latest news and events.

10.40 Chicago Med. (MA15+am)

11.30 See No Evil: Silent Screams. (Ma)

12.20 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

1.20 Explore. (PG, R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)

A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition.

5.30 Today.

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events.

7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGal) Three contestants compete to avoid elimination.

8.40 The Cheap Seats. (Mal) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was.

9.40 NCIS. (Mv, R) The team is called in when a US Navy chief warrant officer is suspected of trying to sell classified software.

10.30 North Shore. (Mlv, R) Max and Meg must ensure justice is served.

11.30 The Project. (R)

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

Wednesday, June 21

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30. Presented by Sarah Ferguson.

8.00 Utopia. (PG) The staff undergoes respect training.

8.30 Gruen. (Return) Wil Anderson and a panel of experts analyse the advertising industry and consumerism.

9.10 In Limbo. (Mal) Charlie pursues the money trial.

9.35 Queen Of Oz. (Premiere, Ml)

Princess Georgiana arrives in Australia.

10.10 Take 5 With Zan Rowe: Tori Amos. (PG, R)

10.40 ABC Late News.

10.55 The Business. (R)

11.10 Ragdoll. (Final, MA15+av, R)

11.55 Father Brown. (Final, Mv, R)

12.45 Parliament Question Time. 1.45 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

4.30 The Drum. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG, R) Presented by Marc Fennell.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 History Of The Sitcom: Sex And The Sitcom. (M) Explores the revolution of sex in sitcoms.

8.30 The Mayfair Hotel Megabuild. (M) Part 3 of 3. With the mega-build shell nearing completion, the final touches are put in place.

9.35 Blue Lights. (Malv) Mo’s side deal goes ahead. Stevie tries to convince Grace to come back to work.

10.35 SBS World News Late.

11.05 The Congregation. (MA15+s) Anna is now an outcast.

11.55 The Promise. (Mal, R)

2.05 La Fortuna. (Ml, R)

4.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)

7.30 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly. (PG) Follows dog trainer Graeme Hall.

8.30 Accused. (Mav) A limousine driver’s infatuation with one of his riders leads him down a dark path.

9.30 The Front Bar. (M) Hosts Mick Molloy, Sam Pang and Andy Maher take a lighter look at all things AFL.

10.30 The Latest: Seven News.

11.00 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous: The Girls Who Knew Too Much – Sallie-Anne Huckstepp And Juanita Nielson. (Madv, R)

12.30 The Goldbergs. (PGl, R)

Thursday, June 22

6.00 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30. Presented by Sarah Ferguson.

8.00 Miriam & Alan: Lost In Scotland And Beyond… (Mal) Part 4 of 4.

8.50 Grand Designs New Zealand. (R) Hosted by Chris Moller.

9.35 One Plus One: The Elders. Dan Bourchier speaks with Ian Hamm.

10.05 Art Works. (R)

10.35 ABC Late News.

10.50 The Business. (R)

11.10 Flyways: The Story Of Migratory Shorebirds. (R)

12.05 Q+A. (R) 1.10 Parliament Question Time.

2.10 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 4.30 The Drum. (R) 5.30

7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Inside Sydney Airport: Rain. (M) An incoming flight relays a distress call.

8.30 Devil’s Confession: Lost Eichmann Tapes: The Hunt. Part 1 of 3. A look at recorded conversations between Adolf Eichmann and Dutch Nazi journalist Willem Sassen.

9.30 Normal People. (MA15+) Connell and Marianne are together.

10.20 SBS World News Late.

10.50 Catch And Release. (Final, MA15+a)

11.40 Miniseries: The Long Call. (Mals, R)

6.00 Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG)

7.30 Highway Patrol Special. (Ml, R) A countdown of the craziest encounters.

8.30 Britain’s Got Talent. (PG) The second set of semi-finalists try to impress judges Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and Bruno Tonioli and series creator Simon Cowell and earn a place in the grand final. Hosted by Ant and Dec.

10.30 The Latest: Seven News.

11.00 Fantasy Island. (Ma) A woman dreams of being a princess.

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 Rugby League. State Of Origin. Game 2. Queensland v New South Wales.

10.00 State Of Origin Post-Match.

A wrap-up of the State of Origin clash.

11.00 Nine News Late. A look at the latest news and events.

11.30 The Equalizer. (MA15+av, R)

The team helps an NYPD firefighter’s daughter.

12.10 Council Of Dads. (PGa, R)

1.00 Bondi Lifeguard World Adventures: Red Centre Adventure Pt 2. (PG, R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

2.30 Global Shop. (R)

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)

6.30 The Project. The hosts and guest panellists take a look at the day’s news, events and hot topics.

7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGa) Contestants compete in a Greek service challenge at The National Gallery of Victoria’s Temple of Boom.

8.40 So Help Me Todd. (PG) While working two unrelated cases, Margaret and Todd soon discover that a key piece of information in the details of Todd’s boring civil case could help Margaret’s high-profile client.

10.30 The Project. (R) The hosts and guest panellists take a look at the day’s news, events and hot topics.

11.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) Late-night talk show.

12.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings. Morning news and talk show.

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Rugby League. Women’s State of Origin. Game 2. Queensland v New South Wales.

9.45 Women’s State Of Origin

Post-Match. Post-match wrap up.

10.00 Nine News Late. A look at the latest news and events.

10.30 A+E After Dark. (Mam, R)

11.30 The First 48: Sudden Death/ Devil At The Door. (Mav, R)

12.30 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events.

7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGal) The contestant who creates the best sweet coffee dish moves on to make a tea for two.

8.40 The First Inventors: The Science Of Story. (PG) Part 2 of 4. A bold expedition sets out to prove that the First Nations science of storytelling recorded ice age events 10,000 years ago.

9.40 To Be Advised.

10.40 Law & Order: SVU. (Mav, R) Benson’s loyalty to Garland is tested.

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

3.25 Mastermind Australia. (R) 4.30 Bamay. (R)

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

12.00 The Goldbergs. (PGa, R) 1.00 Travel Oz. (PG, R)

Home Shopping. (R)

2.30 Global Shop. (R)

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00

Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.

11.30 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news and events.

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) Late-night talk show.

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

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17 Pilot (7)

19 Spurs on (5)

20 Town in southern Spain (7)

21 Slim (7)

22 Type of finch (6)

25 Idols (5)

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2 Which famous singer had the nickname ‘The Chairman of the Board’?

3 Which former PM had the nickname ‘The Silver Bodgie’?

4 What is the chemical symbol for silver?

5 Which country’s name means ‘made of silver’?

6 Which city hosts the International Court of Justice (pictured)?

7 The Yiddish language is part of which language group?

8 Which country controls the Suez Canal?

9 What kind of animal is a hellbender?

10 In Dante's epic poem Inferno which ancient poet guides the author through the layers of hell?

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Electrify towards zero

Are you thinking of buying an EV car?

Do you want to try an e-bike or e-scooter or see Australia’s First EV ute? Zero Emissions Noosa invites you to the 2023 Noosa EV Expo & Street Fest on Sunday 18 June, 10am – 2pm in Sunshine Beach Rd, Noosa Junction.

“With 33 per cent of Noosa Shire emissions from transport, the EV Expo, now in its fifth year, is a great place to look, listen and learn about sustainable transport options. By using electric cars, scooters and bikes, we can reduce our carbon footprint while living and working in the Noosa Biosphere. Cutting emissions is everyone’s responsibility.”

Anne Kennedy, ZEN Inc. Chair says, “There’ll be something for everybody at this year’s EV Expo. It will showcase many types of EV’s – from a bus to the smallest scooter.”

“It is a one stop shop for people to look, listen and learn about the latest EV cars at all price points, as well as vans, motorbikes, bicycles and even an electric four-door ute. People will be also be able to find out about

‘green loans’ to finance new and second hand EVs.

“We have 64 enthusiastic exhibitors filling Sunshine Beach Road at Noosa Junction who are keen to show, explain and answer questions about their products. People who came last year said it was a great opportunity to look, listen and learn about everything EV.”

“You can test ride e-scooters and e-bikes, and also sign up to test drive an electric car on the days following the Expo. Private EV owners will have their EVs there so you can talk to them about what it is like to own and run and EV, said Anne Kennedy.”

For those wanting to find out more about the world of EV’s, stop by the Speakers Stage at the Expo and hear about buying and owning an EV car, as well as experts discussing many aspects of the booming EV world. For anyone who wants more ... there’ll be the EV 101 Forum at ‘the J’ on Monday 19 June.

To top it off, E racing teams will have their amazing vehicles on display. Noosa

Junction cafes will be open, and there’ll be musicians performing and face painting for kids.

Mayor Clare Stewart says “Noosa Council proudly supports this ZEN Inc. event and congratulates the business community from Noosa Junction Association and ZEN Inc. for again supporting this year’s EV Expo & Street Fest.”

“Zero Emissions Noosa Inc. really appreciates the support from Noosa Council and the Noosa Junction Association again supporting the Expo. We also want to give a shout out to our wonderful patrons Angela Whitbread and Tim Rossi and all our terrific sponsors who are helping to make the EV Expo and Street Fest happen,” Anne said.

“They include Greenfleet as our main stage sponsor, and gold sponsors Bendigo Bank, Polestar and Chlo Designs. BMW is returning as our luxury car sponsor, and silver sponsors are Evie, SIXT, Engie, Noosa Auto Group and VDI Yutong. RACV Resort Noosa is our accommodation sponsor and is teaming up again with Nissan. We also have a number of supportive In Kind spon-

sors including The Good Car Company, In Noosa, Noosa Today, Landcare, QWaLC and Solar Citizens to help us present a great event”.

Speaking from the EV Expo and Street Fest launch, Noosa Junction publicity manager Judi Lalor said locals and visitors can look forward to a fabulous, fun day out with plenty to see and do for all ages.

‘Beyond the incredible tech and e-mobility on show, there’ll be loads of Junction FLAVA thanks to our cafes and restaurants. Those attending also have the chance to win an overnight stay at the award-winning, five-star RACV Noosa Resort, by entering the Relax & Recharge competition on the day,’ Judi said.

“Come along to the Zero Emissions Noosa EV Expo & Street Fest on Sunday 18 June, 10am – 2pm in Sunshine Beach Rd., Noosa Junction for a free family fun day out and a real educational opportunity for every resident,” said Mayor Clare Stewart.

For more information, visit the EV Expo website at noosaevexpo.com.au/

The electric ute is just one of the electric vehicles on show.

See all things electric at the Noosa EV Expo on Sunday.

Road tripping with an EV

The world is moving towards cleaner energy sources, and electric vehicles are playing a crucial role in that transition. Electric cars are becoming more popular, and the availability of charging stations is increasing to support them. However, there are still some hiccups in the charging network, as experienced by Mark Purcell and his family on a recent road trip from the Sunshine Coast in Queensland to Hobart in Tasmania and back.

Mark tells us that over the summer holidays he drove 8000km, visiting 19 Tesla Superchargers with zero wait time at a total

cost of $333. The trip was in his Tesla Model 3 Performance, and he had a great time busting myths about the capabilities of electric vehicles. He travelled through some spectacular mountain scenery in the Snowy Mountains in NSW, Lake Mountain in VIC, and Ben Lomond in TAS.

Multiple sites are under construction in this 400 km stretch of highway between Bega and Sale. Once these fast chargers are operational in Mallacoota, Orbost, Lakes Entrance, Omeo, and Bairnsdale, the adventure will have gone out of the trip. But it will still be fun, with lots of chats at the

charging stations.

Mark describes some difficulties he found in Marlo, where one destination charger was working out of two. When he checked on his trip, neither was working. He had to wait for three hours at an AC charging point 200 km from the nearest DC fast charger. The charger was in use, and he had to wait at the Marlo hotel. Another Tesla driver was using the only working charger, and Mark checked in as waiting on the PlugShare app, but the other driver didn’t see it as he had not checked in with PlugShare. By the time they realised the car was

moving, they had decided to stay overnight so he could do his three-hour charge.

Mark tells us that the non-Tesla fast chargers on the main coastal route between Sydney and Melbourne were only 50 per cent operational. Thankfully, the regional inland NRMA network all worked and were free.

All in all, it seems like electric cars and their charging stations are becoming more and more common. As the charging infrastructure continues to expand, we can expect road trips to become even easier and more enjoyable in the future.

Bank support

As climate concerns mount, and the importance of sustainability becomes more evident, individuals and businesses are increasingly focused on eco-friendly practices.

While many people are familiar with the concept of reducing, reusing, and recycling in their daily lives, there is another aspect of sustainability that often goes unnoticed - banking local.

One notable pioneer in the realm of community banking is Bendigo Bank, which introduced the Community Bank concept 22 years ago.

Driven by a shared philosophy that places customers and the community at the heart of its operations, Bendigo Bank stands out from traditional banks due to its unwavering commitment to sustainability.

Bendigo Community Banks allocate up to 80 per cent of profit back into the communities they serve, creating a remarkable point of distinction and making substantial contributions to the long-term well-being of those communities.

Operated by Sunshine Coast Community Financial Services (SCCFSL), the Community Banks of Tewantin-Noosa, Cooroy, and Marcoola have reinvested over $2.9 million into the local community thus far.

One standout initiative involved a staggering $500,000 contribution specifically aimed at providing safe and secure housing for survivors of domestic family violence in the local area.

Don’t miss Noosa EV Expo

Are in the market for an electric car?

The 2023 Noosa EV Expo and Street Fest will have EV cars at all different price points. Come, look and ask questions to find out which one suits your needs.

The event’s luxury car sponsor, Coastline BMW, has a range of electric and hybrid models, including the fully electric iX, the iX3, i4 and XM.

The Nissan LEAF can be plugged into any standard 240V electrical socket and fully recharged with a Type 2 charging unit, in 7.5 hours for a full 270km of range. Noosa RACV Resort is offering their Relax & Recharge Competition Prize for EV Expo visitors.

Such remarkable investments truly underscore the bank’s dedication to supporting the community and its pressing needs.

SCCFL sponsorship and marketing chair, Elizabeth Reynolds said,“We are committed to reducing our own carbon and environmental footprint. In pursuit of this goal, solar panels have been installed on our Cooroy andTewantin branch buildings”.

Community Banks aim to:

· Provide a physical presence for face-to-face banking.

· Help the community share in the potential growth of their local economy.

· Operate on a profit-with-purpose model, which profits returned directly back into the communities that generated them.

The customers of local Bendigo Banks deserve to be proud that their banking is making such a huge difference to their communities.

For our neighbours who may be considering a switch, talk to Kerryn Vincart, Branch Manager at the Community Bank of TewantinNoosa on 0493 103 159.

Kerryn knows banking

Polestar, a gold sponsor, returns with Polestar 2, a mid-size sedan, capable of 0-100 in 4.7s. Sign up for a test drive 19 to 25 June. Bookings are essential.

Silver sponsors, the Noosa Auto Group (NAG), have both EV and hybrid ranges including the Mazda 3, MX-30, CX-30, CX-60 and CX-90, the Hyundai - Ioniq 5 & 6, Kona and GWM - Jolion, H6, Ora, Tank 300 and Cannon Ute.

Solar Citizens, an in-kind sponsor, will have the LDV eT60 - the first commercially available electric ute of its kind in Australia. It has a 88kWh Battery, one tonne towing capacity and a payload of one tonne.

Another in-kind sponsor, The Good Car Company sells low kilometre pre-owned vehicles from the UK and Japan. Bookings are essential for a test drive and their evening EV Forum on Monday, 19 June to have all your EV-related questions answered.

Nissan is partnering again with accommodation sponsor, Noosa RACV Resort.

SIXT, a silver sponsor, offers Tesla, BMW, Hyundai and BYD rental vehicles and aims to electrify 50 per cent of their fleet in the coming years.

Need something larger? Silver sponsor, VDIYutong is the sole Australian distributor of Yutong buses. Their 12 metre EV buses have both low and high floor models.

By purchasing an EV, you are taking meaningful action to reduce your carbon footprint.

To charge EVs, silver sponsor Evie Networks, have the largest national fast charger footprint, using 100 per cent clean energy.

Silver sponsor ENGIE’s green mobility is rolling out a fast-charging network incorporating public electric vehicle charging stations, commuter carpark charging and vehicle to grid charging.

To purchase EVs, gold sponsor Bendigo Bank can talk with you about their green loan options which are also available for solar power systems, solar hot water, grey water treatment systems or energy saving white goods.

One notable pioneer in the realm of community banking is Bendigo Bank.

Sponsors back EV Expo

If you are not able to purchase an EV just yet, speakers’ stage sponsor, Greenfleet can help to offset emissions as Australia’s first carbon offset provider by restoring forests.

Clo Studios, provider of a curated selection of quality pieces sourced from local studios and international artisans, returns in 2023 as gold sponsor, while silver sponsors

In Noosa and Noosa Today have greatly assisted to get the word out about the EV Expo.

Zero Emissions Noosa Inc. thanks generous 2023 EV Expo patrons, Noosa locals, Angela Whitbread and Tim Rossi for their generous support.

Both Noosa Council and the Noosa Junction Association are again proudly supporting the 2023 EV Expo – on Sunday 18 June 2023 from 10am - 2pm. Come on down to Sunshine Beach Rd. at Noosa Junction. Organisers look forward to seeing you there.

It’s free!

Fleet Coordinator Geoff Archer and Carbon Reduction Project Officer Annie Nolan with Noosa Council’s two new electric vehicles in 2022.

Reducing waste

The discussion about reducing our contributions to Noosa landfill has been a topic in local papers for at least a few decades. Cr Jurisevic highlighted it once more last week. Over that time, I have tried to reduce my own waste production.

I live in an area without reticulated water or sewerage but we do get a garbage collection. Currently, there is just my wife and myself at home. I put out our garbage in the green bin about once every six or seven weeks. I put out our recyclables (yellow bin) about once every 10 to 12 weeks. When our children were home, it was, of course, more often, but we certainly did not put out our bins every week or even second week.

Nothing wet goes into our green bin so it never smells. Tissues go into the compost bin or into the toilet. We recycle all paper that can be recycled and compost the rest. I have a 10L bucket with a lid under the kitchen sink and all food scraps go into that, along with tissues, tea bags and floor sweepings. The food scraps get dug into the compost bin about once every week or so and since it is buried about 30 cm deep and covered with a wire grid, it never smells. By the time the next bucket is ready to bury, there is no evidence of the material from the last bucket.

IshopwhereIcanavoidplasticbagsandtake my own when I think I might need them. Some are still unavoidable but I collect soft plastic for the time when Close the Loop begins using it again. I collect a shopping bag full of soft plastic about once every three to four weeks.

I mulch or burn all the vegetation that accumulates on my property. I either burn the eucalypt, acacia or casuarina trunks in my slow combustion heater or chop up and mulch the branches and leaves. It all disappears pretty quickly.

There are couples on my block that put out full or overflowing landfill bins every week. I am dismayed. At least they recycle but those bins are full every fortnight.

I live 8 km from the nearest shops but only fill my petrol tank once every four to five weeks. I ride a bike, when possible, do more than one thing on each trip, and try to avoid unnecessary trips.

But even if everyone went out of their way to reduce their consumption as much as I try to, we would still run out of landfill options, produce more CO2 than is safe and pollute our environment more than is acceptable.

The solution to our environmental problems will only be solved if we support, even demand, that all levels of government pass relevant legislation to stop using single use plastic and establish efficient recycling and reusing of soft plastic. Every property owner should be encouraged, maybe required, to compost. Education is far behind the seriousness of the problems we face.

Name withheld at request, Cooroy

Land gift questioned

I refer to your excellent article, Blue day for Glossy habitat” (page 4 of the 4 June edition of Noosa Today).

I find BlueCare’s claim that they gifted 108 hectares to Noosa Council when the site was purchased difficult to accept.

Firstly, in 2006/07 when BlueCare appears to have contemplated purchasing the land it

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was owned by council. Are BlueCare saying that they purchased this 108 hectares and then handed it back?

Secondly, they only seem to have finalised the purchase in 2011, subject to getting all the necessary council approvals.

At that stage, according to Noosa Council, as recently as 27 June 2022, “as part of the sale of this land by council to BlueCare, just over 14.8 hectares of the land adjoining the southern boundary of the site was set aside for conservation purposes”.

The land could only have been set aside by council as the owner of the land and not by BlueCare. So, on the evidence available, for BlueCare to claim they “gifted“ 108 hectares to the council appears to be entirely spurious .

Susan Francis, Peregian Beach

EV Expo essential

I wish to voice my support for the upcoming Noosa Electric Vehicle (EV) Expo & Street Fest, planned for 18 June. As a Noosa resident, I see this gathering as a crucial opportunity for our community to learn about and consider the many benefits that electric vehicles can offer us.

Shifting to electric vehicles allows us to substantially reduce our dependence on imported fuels. This means more of our money stays within our local economy, which in turn can stimulate growth and job creation. The expo is an excellent platform for our community to gain a better understanding of these economic advantages and the long-term savings electric vehicles can offer.

But the benefits are not just economic. Electric vehicles produce zero tailpipe emissions, which means adopting this mode of transport can contribute to cleaner air in our community. This change can have significant health benefits for all of us, reducing respiratory problems and contributing to overall public health.

The environmental advantages of electric vehicles extend beyond our local community. By reducing our carbon emissions, we’re playing our part in global efforts to combat climate change. The expo’s initiative to offer two free trees from Landcare to the first 250 attendees arriving by sustainable means is a wonderful embodiment of this broader environmental commitment.

Finally, with 64 exhibitors expected at the expo, it’s clear that the electric vehicle industry

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is growing. This growth suggests that a shift towards electric transportation is not just possible, but likely in the near future. In conclusion, the Noosa EV Expo & Street Fest is an important step towards understanding and embracing the benefits of electric vehicles, for our economy, our health, and our environment. I hope to see many fellow Noosa residents at the expo, exploring these benefits for themselves.

Mark Purcell, Zero Emmisions Noosa

Long wait for freedom

In our name, our shame. In our offshore island camps refugees and asylum seekers are still imprisoned for escaping war and persecution. It is not a crime to seek asylum. How much longer must they wait for freedom? Just asking again and again and... etc.

Margaret Wilkie, Peregian Beach

Yes to A-Bay nudes

I cannot imagine feeling comfortable, nude, among others in a mixed group. I might just be a prude, part of my upbringing. But I find it hilarious, nay, sad, that we have people in our community that are prepared to object and complain about other people being nude on a secluded beach which requires a certain amount of determination to reach. A number of years ago, my elderly parents visited me here in Noosa and we did the mandatory walk through the National Park. As we approached ABay, I had some concern over how my parents might react to the sight of nudists on the beach. As we approached the beach, right on schedule, an elderly nude couple emerged from some bushes and nonchalantly walked past. Several metres further on, my mother commented “They look like they need ironing.” I was so pleased that my parents did not take offense but actually found some humour in the surprise encounter. If people could be more tolerant of others’ inoffensive behaviour, it surely would be a happier place. If it comes to a vote, put me down as a “Yes! Make ABay an official nudist beach”.

Steve Hall, Cooroy

Best for locals

Cathy Parry suggests differential rates for various forms of accommodation within resorts is unjust because short-term-let units are paying

a higher fee than those used for permanent living. I cannot see how this is different from the situation in any street in a low-density zone where the same differentiation applies. Council’s first responsibility is to long term residents. It seems to me appropriate that out of town investors whose customers are using properties, services and facilities provided by council, for profit that is mostly taken out of this community, should be paying a premium, whether in resorts or other zones. The issue for resorts is not council rates, but the mixed use of short and long stay accommodation, which as Ms Parry says, impacts on the ability of resorts to meet their charter as tourism accommodation. The answer is not in removing the differential rating categories. It is in making long term accommodation an inconsistent use in resorts, to complement the decision that made short-term accommodation inconsistent in low density zones. I am presuming this is one of the planning changes currently before the state.

Judy Barrass, Noosa

Costs up, services down

There’s an equation that’s not making sense to me at the moment.

In the past three months I have required answers from particular departments of government, council, police, Titles Office etc. asking why so long in wait and their catchcry is… ’we’re understaffed.’

But we’re over populated?

This is the excuse you get when you’ve hung on the phone for 30 mins or more, stood in a queue - no matter what the issue, emergency, enquiry or complaint. But never when you have to pay their bill? Odd that. Immediate access – no complaints there.

Ironic? Whether it be our governing departments or one of the big corporationss, they now work on automaton and rarely will you get to speak to an actual person. Possibly because they’re too busy scrolling their boring iPhones.

So while we, the workers have to now be the packer and cashier at our supermarkets, the teller at the ATMs, the keeper of our water meters et al, doesn’t that mean we’re carrying the staff they no longer need to employ?Does that then not mean if they’ve replaced paid humans with unpaid machines to do a job shouldn’t we be getting a discount on their products rather than an increase? There’s less staff costs – labor, super, medical required.

Food, petrol, facilities, mortgages/loans every channel to govern our living has become automated therefore less human costs to run their show. Instead, prices have not only gone up 100 per cent but in some areas 300 per cent. So as a consumer and logically paying our bills, aren’t you questioning how much more overload you carry as their consumer while they brag of their billion dollar profits?

Who’s the fool here? Send them a bill for your time wasted, direct it to the CEO.

Jen Oakley, Noosa

Ian Glew went down to photograph the sunset at Lake Donella and found that swans had taken up residence. “An amazing experience watching them,” he said.

Catch the fun of the show

Tradition meets new-age fun at historic Sunshine Coast Agricultural Show.

It dates back 117 years and is bursting with tradition, but this much-loved event also offers plenty of cutting-edge entertainment.

With show bags, side show alley, international horse whisperer Guy McLean and all of your show-time favourites, where else would you want to be on 16-18 June than at the Sunshine Coast Agricultural Show?

Show manager Penny Walsh said the 117th annual show was gearing up to be the biggest and best yet, with a unique mix of tradition and new-age entertainment at great value for money.

“For more than 100 years the Sunshine Coast Agricultural Show has given local people and local businesses a platform to showcase their products, their animals and their amazing skills to our community,” she said.

“That wonderful and important tradition along with all the others people know and love will be back at the Nambour Showgrounds in 2023.

“Showgoers can experience high-octane V8 Supercars on the Saturday and Sunday and high adrenaline motorbikes with Aussie FMX stunt riders to the slower pace of the ferris wheel, fairy floss, a petting zoo, cattle judging, show jumping, wood chopping and of course the dagwood dogs.

“The gates will open at 9am on Friday 16 June, a public holiday for the Sunshine Coast and People’s Day at the show.

“This year’s show will also feature a Freedom of Entry march on Saturday 17 June involving the Australian Air Force Cadets Nambour Squadron.

“Around 200 cadets will march to the main gate of the showgrounds where they’ll be addressed by the Mayor and Queensland Police, as they request Freedom of Entry into Nambour as part of their 80th birthday celebrations.

“There will be a spectacular fireworks display on Friday and Saturday at 8pm and on Sunday evening at 7pm.

“The price of entry to this year’s show is $25 for adults, $18 for students, while children under the age of five are free. There are some terrific discounts if you purchase tickets online through sunshinecoastshow.com.au (Adults $16, students $12) including fantastic family

Caxton St Jazz at Majestic

The Caxton Street Jazz Band repertoire spans the classic jazz years, from the 1920s to the 1950s, and includes mainstream, swing, trad/New Orleans revival and blues.

Adding variety to the performances are the fine vocals of Bernice Haydock (piano/ vocals) and Tom Nicolson (trombone/ banjo/vocals). John Braben (trumpet), Paul Williams (clarinet/tenor sax), Andrew Shaw (double bass) and Dave McCallum (drums/ washboard) complete the quality line-up.

Noosa Jazz Club’s Rod Andrews said the Caxton Street Jazz Band was regarded as one of Australia’s top bands playing in the hot jazz style, entertaining audiences for

45 years with their crisp arrangements and tight ensemble playing.

“The Renowned Caxton Street Jazz Band will satisfy your hunger for toe tapping jazz and make you feel good all over at the Club’s monthly concert on June 22. It is important to note the change of time – commencing at 1pm until 3.30pm.”

WHAT: Caxton Street Jazz Band

WHEN: Thursday 22 June from 1pm to 3.30pm

WHERE: The Majestic Theatre, Factory Street, Pomona

TICKETS: noosajazzclub.com

packages which are available exclusively online.”

Discount tickets close midnight 15 June.

Parking is limited so visitors are encouraged to make use of the $5 public car parking at MacKellar Mining Depot on National Park Road opposite Ken Mills Toyota and at the Crushers Rugby League Club car park for $10

or catch the free shuttle bus service will also run from the Nambour Train Station to the main gate throughout the day until after the fireworks in the evening.

Gates open from 9am each day. The show concludes each night at 10pm.

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit sunshinecoastshow.com.au/

The Cat In The Hat heads to Caloundra to have fun

The Cat In The Hat is heading to Caloundra these school holidays.

The much-loved children’s phenomenon will be performing at The Events Centre, Caloundra on Friday 30 June.

Two bored kids (this was way before iPads), one rainy day (we’ve all had a few of those), and one crazy cat wearing a red-striped hat (where was the background check for that babysitter?).

In 1957, Dr Seuss used only 200 words to write his classic tale. More than 50 years later, it’s still a much-loved children’s phenomenon.

The play was adapted for the stage in 2009 by the National Theatre of Britain.

The Cat In The Hat interrupts this rainy afternoon with his unexpected visit to Sally and her brother’s cosy home. Their outspoken and outraged pet, Fish, is astounded and

concerned, but this cat will not be deterred. He will teach us all to make our own fun with nothing but a little imagination.

“It’s fun to have fun, but you have to know how”.

Along with Thing One and Thing Two, the cat will fill the theatre with mischievous humour and madcap style.

Young and old alike will delight in this lively adaptation of a classic book coming to life before your very eyes.

Spoiler alert: Things run amok, and quickly!

VENUE: The Events Centre, Caloundra

DATE and TIME: Friday 30 June at 10:30am and 1pm

TICKETS: From $30

BOOKINGS: Call 07 5491 4240 or visit theeventscentre.com.au

The Cat In The Hat is heading to Caloundra these school holidays.

Visit the equestrian centre which has had a recent upgrade.

Caxton St Jazz Band will perform at the Majestic Theatre.

Top line-up for Garden Expo

Noosa celebrity chef Matt Golinski will join ABC-TV’s Costa Georgiadis and a record number of well-known gardening presenters heading to the Queensland Garden Expo next month.

Close to 40,000 gardening enthusiasts will visit the three-day event from 7-9 July at Nambour Showgrounds.

The highly-anticipated speaker program released this week includes more than 125 free lectures and demonstrations by some of Australia’s most respected gardening experts.

Event manager Marion Beazley said the three-day program features firm favourites including ABC Gardening Australia’s Costa Georgiadis, SophieThomson, Jerry Coleby-Williams and Millie Ross, as well as new speakers such as celebrity chef Matt Golinski and domestic poultry experts from across Australia who will share their extensive knowledge keeping and caring for domestic chickens.

“We are proud to host Australia’s largest gardening speaker program at the Expo with 45 speakers across eight stages over three days, and this year we have much of our gardening royalty headlining the program as well as an incredible array of other gardening experts covering a wide range of topics,” said Ms Beazley.

“We know our visitors plan their days at the Expo in advance, according to who is speaking at which stage across the Nambour Showgrounds so the release of this program is always much anticipated.

“Of course, we are delighted to confirm that Costa will join us again this year.

“He first joined our speaker line-up in 2011 and his charm, energy, exceptional knowledge of all things gardening and permaculture, and ever-increasing profile on the small screen have earned him a substantial following and a somewhat iconic status at the Expo – with old and young visitors alike.

“Costa will once again spend much time in the popular Kitchen Garden, including a garden ramble and special sessions for the young gardeners on the Terraces when he

dons his goggles and becomes Costa the Garden Gnome.“

Costa Georgiadis - a landscape architect, television presenter and author - said he was looking forward to returning to the Sunshine Coast for the Expo in July for what had become one of his favourite gardening events over the past 12 years.

“I am so chuffed to be coming to the Expo this year. It’s hands down one of the best gardening events on the calendar,” said Mr Georgiadis.

“What makes it so special is that those who come and join us, can talk directly to some of the most knowledgeable and experienced gardeners we have in Australia.

“Whether you’re new to gardening (and how exciting is that) or you are a seasoned expert looking for specialist advice, this is the best place to find it all.

“The Expo is also a great opportunity to ex-

pose kids to all the benefits of gardening for the mind and the body, which they can then take forward and use for the rest of their lives. It’s all about gardening for the soil and the soul.”

Matt Golinski, a native to the Sunshine Coast, is a professional chef with a passion for creating cuisine using fresh, seasonal and local ingredients.

Known as one of the original team members of the popular Ready Steady Cook television series, he has worked as executive chef at some of Queensland’s leading restaurants over his 32-year career.

Other popular speakers on the program this year include Phil Dudman, The Garden Guru, a horticulturalist and landscaper that fronted a noisy ’80s grunge rock band long before becoming the horticultural editor of ABC Gardening Australia magazine; and Brisbane local Claire Bickle who will share her wealth of knowledge on indoor plants, creating happy

habitat gardens to attract native fauna. The full speaker program is available on the official Queensland Garden Expo website at qldgardenexpo.com.au.

· Three-day event from 7-9 July.

· More than 7ha of gardening inspiration.

· 360-plus exhibitors and displays, including 55 nurseries.

· 100-plus free lectures and demonstrations.

· Eight live speaker stages.

· 50,000 plants for sale each day.

· Nambour Showgrounds, Coronation Avenue, Nambour.

· Direct link to speaker program atqldgardenexpo.com.au/the-expo/ourspeaker-program/

Tijuana Cartel brings exciting live act to The Brewery

Tickets are now on sale for Tijuana Cartel, performing in The Brewery at the Imperial Hotel Eumundi on Saturday 8 July as part of their Acid Pony tour. .

After touring much of the country and adding in some European stops, Tijuana Cartel is wrapping up the final shows of their tour before they head back to the studio for winter.

Winners of Best Live Act at the Gold Coast Music Awards, Tijuana Cartel have established themselves on the Australian music scene as one of the country’s most exciting live acts, combining the sounds of the Middle East, India and Spain with a psychedelic and atmospheric approach to song writing.

Tijuana Cartel’s sound is high-energy, guitar-driven, world music for indie kids.

Based in deep electronic roots, the group blends a concoction of multi-layered grooves, splashes of Middle Eastern vocals, lilting Moby-esque soundscapes, Flamenco and slide guitar, trumpet, live and electronic world beats and percussion, influenced heavily by breakbeats.

The lockdowns of 2020 may have stopped them touring, but they gave Tijuana Cartel’s writing duo of Paul George and Carey O’Sullivan the perfect opportunity to record. Tucked away in their respective studios, the

duo sent each other music, occasionally meeting in person with the other band members dropping in, and completed the longawaited album, Acid Pony.

Acid Pony, has an obvious feeling of heavy baselines and move-your-booty beats, with a deep current of musicianship and trippy interludes that are sure to take listeners into try other-worldly realms.

The album draws on the years and years of Paul and Carey’s experience in crafting albums and is mixed nicely with percussion by Sheila Finke, and various brass instruments added by Joshua Sinclair and Eamon Dilworth.

Acid Pony is out worldwide now.

Supporting Tijuana Cartel on the night is Lila Swain, who presents a finessed blend

of soul and electronica. Lila has a voice that is both childlike and ageless - terrestrial yet otherworldly, with a dark romantic intensity that lures the audience into secret worlds they hold within.

Doors open at 7.30pm.

TICKETS: $35 (+booking fee) through Oztix. 18+ event

Tickets are now on sale for Tijuana Cartel.

Lila Swain presents a finessed blend of soul and electronica.

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Beer brings beats

Nothing brings people together like craft beer and live music.

With 10 local breweries and a killer line-up of entertainment, good vibes are guaranteed at The Hinterland Craft Beer Festival, on Saturday 24 June (noon – 8pm) at The Imperial Hotel Eumundi.

The event is free entry and family-friendly.

If you know a thing or two about brewing and love your craft beer, it is a great chance to meet and share stories with the fabulous team of brewers who’ll be there on the day.

The line-up of breweries for 2023 sees a return of festival favourites, with Heads of Noosa Brewing Co, Copperhead Brewery, Boiling Pot Brewing Co, Moffat Beach Brewing Co, Sunshine Brewery, Your Mates Brewing Co, Noosa Hinterland Brewing Co, Matso’s Brewery,Terella Brewing and resident hosts Eumundi Brewery. There’ll also be a pop-up Gin Bar serving up Eumundi Distillers’ Folktale gins.

On the entertainment front, there will be non-stop live music and grooves throughout the afternoon and into the evening, and roving performers bringing the colour.

The main stage line-up kicks off with local alt-country artist Bud Rokesky who has firmly planted himself in the music scene as one impressive story teller since the February release of his acclaimed country-folk debut album Outsider. With his rich and resonant voice, reminiscent of Orville Peck and Waylon Jennings, and song writing that has been likened to that of Johnny Cash and Townes Van Zandt, it’s Rokesky’s outstanding live performances that will draw you in and leave you wanting more.

Local Eumundi entertainer and crowd favourite Benny O makes his return to the Beer Fest line-up again this year and is sure to get the crowd singing and dancing with a wide

range of heartfelt ballads and foot stomping belters.

Bringing the party later in the afternoon are contemporary roots seven-piece Kurilpa Reach. Rich in culture, the band features members from Aboriginal, Chilean, and Aotearoa (New Zealand) backgrounds, creating an eclectic sound based in dub, reggae, neo-soul and rock.

Spinning wax and playing tracks,The Imperial Hotel resident Vinyl DJ’s will also be playing sets to keep you grooving throughout the afternoon.

Festival goers with a competitive streak will

Comedy legend at J

Australian comedy legend Paul McDermott has been fighting tyranny, injustice, and ennui for over 40 years, armed only with comedy and a pretty voice.

Onstage, the maestro is joined by Glenn Moorhouse, the “plus one”, Tasmanian-born musical director, guitarist and comrade. The mix of Paul’s angelic choir boy vocals with Glenn’s signature vitriolic incision create an unmissable evening of fervour, and delight.

BLOOD ORANGE is a dynamic and awe-inspiring collection of verbal and musical absurdity.

Don’t miss Paul at The J Noosa on Friday 16 June at 7.30pm.

It is a conceptual odyssey chronicling (through comedy, song and liturgical dance) the downfall of civilisation (thus far with 100 per cent accuracy).

No stone is left unturned as Paul, and his unnamed collaborator, walk through the fires of a contemporary hell-scape to bring joy to others, and a smile to face of the living.

also enjoy a raft of old skool pub games to play on the day.

Great beer should always be accompanied by great food, and there’ll be a fine selection of tasty street food on offer including modern Mexican served up by So Cal Tacos, Traditional German Sausages, and Little Mayak Malaysian.

Get your crew together for what is sure to be one helluva great day.

For more insight into what to expect on the day, follow facebook.com/hinterlandcraftbeerfestival or instagram.com/hinterland. craftbeer.festival/

Controversial, bleak, and hilarious –Join Paul + 1 for a delightfully dark journey towards the light.

Featuring glorious life affirming music, with disconcerting and dubious comedy.

If you are easily offended by sweary bits and adult themes, then this may be the show for you!

Strictly for audiences 15 plus. This show contains: Strong coarse language, Strong sexual references. This show may cause strong laughter.

For tickets, visit thej.com.au/paulmcdermott-blood-orange/

Noosa band, The Claptomaniacs returns to Cooroy RSL

Popular Noosa Shire band The Claptomaniacs are coming back on Saturday, June 17 to fill Cooroy RSL with great transatlantic sounds from across the late 20th century.

The three-hour show will feature authentic covers of US and UK classic, dance-worthy songs from the likes of The Doobie Brothers, Steely Dan, Eric Clapton, Travelling Wilburys, Huey Lewis and the News, Steve Miller Band, Boz Scaggs, Billy Joel, Doors, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Stones, Beatles and so many more.

And no Claptomaniacs show would be complete without lead singer Ken Gamble’s amazing renditions of some of Joe Cocker’s finest work, including Unchain my Heart, The Letter and Help from my Friends. See and hear it to believe!

Most likely, it will be a busy night again – so get in quick and book your table early: call the club on 5447 6131 and grab your place for what will be a huge night of great hot food, cold drinks and cool music.

The fun starts at 7pm at Cooroy RSL on Saturday 17 June, 7-10pm. Bookings: 5447 6131

will perform at Cooroy RSL.

Claptomaniacs

Benny O.

Kurilpa Reach.

Don’t miss Paul at The J Noosa on Friday 16 June at 7.30pm.

Flora with warts and all

Have you ever wondered how those unusual lumps and bumps that you may see on leaves, stems, flower buds were formed? Or what produced those huge lumps or scribbly patterns on the trunks of certain trees?

All will be answered by Joan Heavey, the next speaker at Noosa Parks Associations, Friday Forum on June 23.

Joan has been the convenor for the NPA Botany Group for the past 10 years. She has always had an interest in botany but became serious about it 20 years ago when she led a volunteer Bushcare group for about 16 years.

Joan has an amazing broad botanical knowl-

edge which she loves to share. Come along to the Friday Forum to learn how galls, burls and other oddities are formed, why they occur and the type of plants that are most susceptible.

Everyone is welcome at the NPA Environment Centre, 5 Wallace Drive, Noosaville. The forum starts at 10:30am and morning tea is available at 10-10.25am. Entry is $5 by tap and go at the door which includes morning tea/ coffee.

Join the bird observers at 8.30am in the carpark for interpretive birding.

For more information, visit noosaparks.org. au

Email your community news to: NEWSDESK@NOOSATODAY.COM.AU

YANDINA COUNTRY MUSIC

Bring your dancing shoes for the chance of a dance as Yandina welcomes guest artists WOTUGET to the ACMA concert on Sunday 18 June. Guaranteed entertainment! See you at the Hall of Fame, 24 Steggalls Road, 12 noon start. Raffle and door prizes, byo lunch, free tea and coffee. Entry $8. Enquiries 0437 191004. We are a not-for-profit organisation and the proceeds will go towards the upkeep of the hall.

CINEMA ON THE ROOF

Family films on the Cooroy Library rooftop are returning on Saturday 17 June at 5.30pm, thanks to the Cooroy Future Group working in partnership with Noosa Libraries and with the assistance of some generous sponsors. Bring your family, a blanket and a picnic to enjoy a movie together under the stars at the library, 9 Maple St, Cooroy. Popcorn will be available to purchase. Movie is Toy Story 3. Entry by donation.

RSL WOMEN’S AUXILIARY

The next meeting of the Tewantin-Noosa RSL Women’s Auxiliary will be held on Friday 1 July at the Tewantin-Noosa RSL at 10.30am. All members, friends and new members welcome. Please phone Kay 5447 5042.

BANK ART

The first art exhibition opening night at the Bendigo Bank in Tewantin is on Wednesday 21 June at 5:30pm. There will be multiple artists and sculptors exhibiting, silent auction (funds raised to go to Noosa Prostate Association), some nibbles and a few beverages.

RED CROSS BRANCH MEETING /

AGM

Red Cross Tewantin Noosa Branch meeting will be on Friday 16 June at 9.30am at the Tewantin Noosa RSL. The annual general meeting will be held on Friday 21 July at 9.30am at Tewantin Noosa RSL. Contact Julie for more information on 0407 571 282.

PHOTO CLUB

We meet on the second Monday of each month

at Uniting Church Hall, 6 Grasstree Court Sunrise Beach at 7pm. The club comprises all levels of expertise form novice to professional. The night comprises a guest speaker, supper and our monthly critique of member’s work.

NOOSA U3A FRIDAY TALKS

U3A Noosa Friday Talks are held at 1.30 pm at U3A, 64 Poinciana Ave, Tewantin

Friday 16 June – Circus Talk – John & Angela Le Mare.

Friday 23 June – Circus Talk Part 2– John & Angela Le Mare.

Full details available on U3A website u3anoosa.com.au/ or phone 5440 5500.

ARTS AND CRAFTS

Exhibition: REFLECTIONS: Opening by Sandy Bolton Saturday 15 July, 10 am with music and refreshments. Pop-up cafe 15 and 16 July. Members will be exhibiting their arts and crafts through to Friday 28 July.

Workshops: Decoupage with Pam Taylor: Saturday 1 July, 9 am – 3 pm.

Advanced watercolour with Jan Lawnikanis: Saturday and Sunday 17 & 18 June, 9am-4pm.

To book events phone 5474 1211, email create@noosaartsandcrafts.org.au or visit noosaartsandcrafts.org.au

COMMUNITY RADIO MEETING

Noosa Community Radio 101.3FM has called a special general meeting for all financial members on Wednesday 21 June at 10am at Noosa Springs Golf Club, Links Drive, Noosa Heads.

TEWANTIN NOOSA LIONS

Looking for something exciting and different. We Serve is our motto and we have fun doing it. Interested? Contact us - we meet at Tewantin Noosa RSL club first and third Tuesday of the month 6.30am.We would love to meet you.

COMMUNITY GARDEN

Noosa Community Garden is back in full swing attracting a lot of new members. The Noosa Council grant has given us an amazing opportunity to make a fresh start, creating and build-

ing a bigger and better community garden space. Come along and visit. During winter months we start gardening at 8am on Fridays and Sundays at Wallace park. Feel free to join us for a cuppa at 10am. Enquires: June Copeman on 0412 384 848

VIEW CLUB

Noosaville Lunch time View Club supports the education of children through The Smith Family Charity. On the second Thursday of the month we have a Friendship Day where we meet for lunch at various venues. On the fourth Thursday of each month we have our club meeting at the Tewantin RSL at 11.30am with a guest speaker and update on our Learning for Life students. For more information call Wendy Brooks on 0417 267 281

PROBUS NOOSA RIVER

Looking for something to do? Our club offers many activities: art, craft, book club, canasta, coffee mornings, creative writing, golf, lunch outings, Mah-jong, Scrabble, theatre (local and Brisbane), walking trips, ukulele and wine appreciation Nights. Monthly meetings are on the first Monday of each month at the Girraween Sports Complex Clubhouse (Entrance off roundabout adjacent Eenie Creek Rd and Langura St) at 9am. Please call 0410 687 639 for further details.

CLASSICAL MUSIC GROUP

We meet in a private home in Noosaville every Thursday at 2pm and we either watch a Classical Music DVD or listen to a Classical Music CD. Why not give us a try? There is no charge but I ask for a $2 donation for morning coffee or tea and biscuits. For more information please ring Lyn on 5449 0537.

NORTH TEWANTIN BUSHCARE

Join the North Tewantin Bush Care Group of local volunteers every first and third Sunday of the month from 7.30-9.30am. We weed and plant along the river. It is light work and a lot of fun. All equipment is provided and an excellent morning tea follows. Grab a hat and come along. Ring 0432 384 596.

SUNSHINE SOCIAL CLUB

We meet for coffee every Saturday 10am at the Sunshine Beach Surf Club, where we plan our weekly lunches and picnics. Couples and singles most welcome. Please phone Noeline on 5474 5231 for details.

Tewantin-Noosa Meals on Wheels

Weekly Roster for Tewantin-Noosa

Meals on Wheels beginning Monday 19 June.

Monday Drivers: Driver needed A run, Darryl, Ray Z, Gail, Jerry, Rosemary, Joy, Lorraine, Jason, Robyn, Francis

Kitchen: Denise, Jenny, Len

Tuesday Drivers: Bruce, Darryl, Tania and Friends, Penny, Driver needed E run, Lesley, Driver needed G run, Amy, Simone, Deidre

Kitchen: Christine, Ann

Wednesday Drivers: Martina, Kevin Mc, Darryl, Driver needed D run, Kevin (End), Paul, Elsa, Melody and Kath, Simone, John and Helen, Paul

Kitchen: Denise, Christine, Jerry, John

Thursday Drivers: Kyle, Peter, Ray Z, Donna and Julie, Margo and Jim, John E, Kerryn and Stuart, Martin, Martina, Sharon and Mal

Kitchen: Donal, Vicki, Sharon, Claire

You can also check the roster on our website mealsonwheels-tewantinnoosa.org.au

If you are unavailable or can do an extra run, please phone the kitchen on 5449 7659.

We are looking for drivers and kitchen volunteers.

Beesonia ferrugineus (Scale insect) on Melaleuca quinquenervia (broad-leaved paperbark).

Picture: JOAN HEAVEY

Many ways to get active

From sport to dancing or walks there’s plenty of ways to get active in Noosa.

PLAY TENNIS

Fit tennis players required for singles and doubles play during the week and weekends. Squash and tennis players needed Monday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday. Call Karen on 0412 485 411.

MAGZ JAZZ

Increase strength, flexibility, energy and wellbeing with dance and exercise classes for adults. Learn fun new dance moves to inspired music. Keeps body moving, mind agile and spirit lifted. Tuesday mornings in Eumundi, 9.30-11am. Please contact Margaret 0425 269 988.

INDOOR BOWLS

Noosa Indoor Carpet Bowls Club would love to welcome new members to join us each Friday morning at the Leisure Centre in Wallace Drive, Noosaville. No experience necessary and lots of fun to be had. Play starts at 9am till 11am. Please contact Pam 0407 493 402.

NOOSA FOLK DANCERS

You’re invited to come and try sessions, first one free. Experience traditional and modern, easy and moderate dances from countries around the world, on Fridays from 10-11.45am at the Catholic Parish Hall, Moorindil Street, Tewantin. We are a unique and welcoming group providing physical and social well-being through world dance. Phone Philippa on 0417 780 016 or just come along. Wear comfortable shoes.

TAP DANCING

Come and join the fabulous foot percussionists at the Uniting Church Hall, every Thursday from 5-6pm. This is an intermediate class suitable for those with some training. A beginners’ class is on Thursdays, from 2.15-3.15pm, please ring or just turn up. Phone Helen on 0448 621 788.

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SUNDAY DANCE

Dance lessons are on Sundays atTewantin Masonic Hall, Moorindil St. Lessons begin with basic dance steps, waltz, then old time, New Vogue, ballroom dances and a little Latin. We run through to 4pm. Lots of fun and dancing, including a 20 minute tea/coffee break to socialise. Singles or couples can attend. Call first or just rock up. Phone Andrew 0429 829 328 or visit andrewsclassdance.com

SOCIAL BALLROOM DANCING AT POMONA

Every Tuesday evening from 7-9.30pm Pat and Norm Young organise a social evening at the Pomona Memorial School of Arts Hall. Cost

is $4. It is a very enjoyable evening as Pat and Norm provide New Vogue as well as Old Time Dancing. Come and see if you will enjoy it or phone 0407 456 939.

PICKLEBALL

A sport for everybody. It’s fun, social, and easy to learn. All ages welcome. Come and try by contacting freelesson@noosapickleballclub. com and start something new today.

FITBARRE

Classes for adults based on ballet. Improve your posture, tone and tighten your muscles with this total mind and body conditional workout while enjoying classical music. Class-

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MOTORCYCLING

Motorcyclists around Noosa meet for a regular ride on the first Thursday of each month. Rides of about 200km start at 9am from Noosa, with a snack stop enroute. Thanks for your interest and we look forward to riding with you. Just email noosabonneville@optusnet.com.au for details of the next ride.

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ROUND 16

Dolphins put in the effort

There were some hard-fought games at home at Dolphins oval.

Some special moments included the under14s forming a guard and cheering the under12s on to the playing field with heartfelt cheers of encouragement. A shout-out to juniors president, Adam Calcraft, who refereed four games on the day when referees failed to show. Thanks Adam.

Under 14s

U14s suffered their first defeat of the season in a 12-34 loss against the Brothers in their latest clash at home. The Phins were already down a few key players and were forced to field a team of only 13 players, borrowing two from Brothers. Even though the odds were stacked against them, they showed true grit and determination to make it a fierce fight till the very end. The spectators were treated to a great game, with the Phins managing to score two impressive tries with Jett and Uli both crossing the line.

Domino’s Pizza Player of the match went to Lachie with his relentless drive and outstanding performance on the field. Even though it may not have been the result they were hoping for, the Phins can hold their heads high for putting up such a valiant effort against strong opponents. Best wishes for a speedy recovery to Will who sustained a broken arm during the game.

Under 11s

Reds – Round 8 saw the U11 Reds face a determined Maroochydore after a late change forced Brothers to cancel, the flu taking down eight of their team. Despite the chilly, wet track and slippery ball, the Reds first half started well with the forwards dominating the clear out and providing good passes to the back line. Xavier and Alby were very good and finally cracked the Maroochy line with Alby doing an excellent job of ripping the ball off his opponent and scoring a well-earned try. Another try went to Gerry soon after.

Greasy conditions in the second half led to a lot of dropped passes, with the Swans able to capitalise with two tries. Unable to convert, the Reds held a slight lead until Max finished a brilliant individual run to take the game in the last minute. Max and Tommy yet again kept the Reds conversion rate at 100 per cent (one accidentally hitting a spectator on the back of the head). Jake, Coops and Tommy all had strong games, but the well-earned Domino’s Pizza Player of the Match went to Mikey after consistent and solid contribution at the breakdown. Well done Reds!

Fins – by Dylan Tasker

A much anticipated home game for the Fins

Against the might of the Barbarians

Beaten previously in a narrow loss

The Fins were keen to show them who’s boss

Last time they clashed the Fins defence was poor

Allowing the Barbarians to run freely and score

Set. Hold. Up.Was the teams defensive call

To hit and stick and wrap up the ball

Shoulder to shoulder at last feet

Moving forward to their foes they did meet

Holding the advantage line with brutal defence

The teams attitude and commitment were immense

The Barbarians big forwards couldn’t break through

The Fins defence leaving them no clue

Perry, Marcus and Max led the line speed

Putting their bodies in front to disrupt and impede

Another try double to our crafty halfback

Marcus was sparkling in defence and attack

A flourishing combination with boom fly-half Perry

Topping the team like ice cream adorned with a cherry Man of the Match went to Perry for his exceptional goal kicking

His conversion strike rate keeps the scoreboard

ticking

Final score Fins defeated Barbarians 40 - 14

Under 10s

Many of the boys were backing up from an ear-

lier Reds game and The Saints took advantage of the disorganised defence to skip in for an early unconverted try. It looked like it could be a long day as the opposition kept hammering us, fortunately a spill from a tackle and then some slick from Ben saw us on the scoreboard and the floodgates opened. Sol and Alex up front with their ball carries, absolutely battered the opposition and Barnaby putting on a great display of fancy footwork out in the backs. A further thrr unanswered tries in the first half put us in a commanding position. It is hard to

single out anyone as this was real team performance, defence from Tom, Zac and Thomas, Hugo terrorising from the scrum base, Emmerson organising the backs and the piggies giving nothing away, continually setting the play for the backs. As ever Eric was everywhere with Hunter running himself into the ground, on the wing Albie made some damaging runs out wide. At full time the scoreboard had melted down and the closest I can give you to a final score is a lot to 5. Well done to Whites!

Great ball play from the U11 Reds.

U6s celebrate players of the match, Joseph and Hemi.

U11 Reds - James on the side step.

Reds forming the line.

Tigers get the chocolates

By Julian Pitts

The Rococo Noosa Tigers have pulled off a backs to the wall victory over Gold Coast heavyweights Palm Beach on the Gold Coast last Saturday.

The Tigers, without stars Fitzpatrick, Rogers and Bussey bounced out of the blocks brilliantly, particularly big Crisp in the ruck, who gave the in-form Will O’Dwyer and co first use of the ball.

In fact, it was the homework done pre-game and the way in which the Noosa boys were able to execute was just awesome.

And even late in the third term where the powerful Palm Beach got within 11 points and were looking to bring it home, the boys from Weyba Rd stood strong and went bang, bang, bang to put the result beyond doubt.

Senior men’s coach Chris Rourke was thrilled with the win saying, “we put a plan in place and to be honest the boys followed it to the letter. My brother Simon spoke to the boys at the intervals and they just followed the message unwaveringly. The boys were just terrific“.

“Our leaders Laskey, McCrimmon and Monahan were terrific all day, Tueohy gathered heaps of the footy the entire day, Crisp as mentioned earlier was the best big man on the ground, O’Dwyer is in some sort of form whilst gun forward AaronWilson bagged seven goals and made sure the result was put beyond doubt. Zac Vernon was typically busy also for

the victors as they now set their sights on a big home game against Broadbeach at Noosa this Sunday.

The undepleted reserves went down by a big margin on the back of an enormous injury and unavailable list whilst the colts battled hard with the highlight apparantly the bus trip home.

Senior media award votes:

Come Together success at Noosa Yacht and Rowing

NoosaYacht and Rowing Club extends its sincere gratitude to the Noosa community for their contribution towards the Noosa Come Together Mini Music Festival held at the Noosa Yacht and Rowing Club this year.

Events4GreaterGood founder Oz Bayldon, although unwell at the moment, persisted and brought together an amazing group of talented local musicians to perform and raise funds for our NYRC Sailability program. Sailability is about offering people with disability the opportunity to have the same enjoyment of sailing that many people experience on a regular basis.

Thank you to Andy Phipps, who was MC on the day with his unique and entertaining style. The club rocked from noon to 7pm with Jeff Leonard, Claptomaniacs, Dean Bain / Cash Only, The Hinterlanders, Midwest

Molly, Tobias and Juke Joint.

Congratulations to Shan who won the hamper raffle with prizes donated from Davo’s Tackle World Noosa, Ginger Factory, Beach Club Vodka, Jumpin Jack Wines and much more.

The club especially thanked the anonymous contributor who donated $10,000.

When times are tough, Noosa Comes Together!

The senior women had a strong win over the Gympie girls on Saturday night with Cass Young the star of the show.

Great to see our junior development program in action last week with six selected boys

and girls training with the senior groups over the next six week period each Thursday night. Terrific initiative. Massive day of footy at Tigerland this Saturday with all four senior teams at home and Richmond great Matthew Richardson our guest at the luncheon.

Good luck to all teams that put on the Noosa jumper this weekend.

Go Tigers.

Thumbs up from this Sailability sailor.

Picture: SUPPLIED

Noosa Tigers HOME GAME

Saturday, 17th June Rococo Oval, Noosaville

Gate Charge- $5.00 per person

Full Bar and Canteen facilities

11.00am 1.00pm 3.45pm 5.30pm

Reserve Grade v Broadbeach

Senior Men v Broadbeach Colts v Broadbeach

Senior Women v Jindalee

5. C.Crisp

6. W.ODwyer 7. A.Laskey 8. J.Touhey

9. T.Monahan

Tigers’ undefeated senior womens team are ready to take on the Gympie Cats.

Talking Sport

Ron Lane

The road to the Olympics

To gain a place in the Australian team for the 2024 Paris Olympics requires a bigger effort then just winning at the national titles.

For example, later this month two of our Noosa athletes, Zane Branco and Kristie Edwards, will again head to Europe chasing competition in a plan to increase their world ranking position.

These trips are self-funded but necessary, in the way the IAAF world ranking works. For example, if you wish to qualify for the 100m in the Olympics there are 56 spots available and for the long jumps, 32 spots. Each country can send a maximum of three athletes per event so you need to be ranked top three in your country, but also top 52 in the world for the 100m or top 32 for long jump.

When you compete as an athlete in categorised competition, you receive ranking points for your performance, but also bonus points for your placing. Each standard of competition is categorised from level OW (Olympic World) being the highest down level, F, being the lowest. First place in an OW comp is worth 375 bonus ranking points and for F competition first place is worth 15 points.

The meaning of the OW reflects the strongest competitions and consequently awards the most points.

In Australia this is what bonus points first place will receive in competition: Australian Championships (B) 100 bonus points, Queensland Championships E 25 bonus points, Brisbane Shield competition F, 15 bonus points. Europe has much higher categorised competition due to closer proximity of countries, and also more prize money on offer for competitors.

The amount of prize money and number of international athletes competing, is a factor in how competitors are categorised. This is why so many of our talented young athletes, are making the pilgrimage to Europe during the Australian winter- at their own expense. The ranking system is indeed tough, as competitors can be expected to attend 4 or 5 events before they are recognised for the ranking system.

Another important factor regarding Olympic selection, is that a place in the top three at the Australian Championships, could lose out to a fourth or fifth because of the world ranking system. It is generally considered that to appear on the ranking system, five major competitions in 18 months should be attended. Unfortunately, the Australian qualification level is not as highly rated as the OW.

To give some idea as to the expenses for Noosa Athletics International representation, our two athletes Zane Branco and Kristie Edwards travelling to England to contest the (U23) National Championship in2022, did so at a cost of $4500 each. Prior to this in the early stages of their career (U20) in 2018 both contested (as Australian representatives) the World Athletics Championships Finland. They did so at a cost of $5500 each.

Detrimental financial aspects of amateur sport is that there is a significant number, getting little or no sponsorship. Admittedly, there are clubs that don’t understand or are not interested in marketing their people. Therefore, when committees are formed the position of marketing and public relations gets little or no attention: and in some cases, even treated as a joke.

As this is of the utmost importance, it should be fully addressed. A professional attitude, and appointment of the right personality, will open many doors and in particular, to the local media. In Noosa, we now have athletes in such sports as martial arts, track and field weightlifting and boxing, that are not only competing at international level, but also winning medals. This tells us that there are athletes with ability and personality to attract sponsorship.

Boxing

At the recent Oceania Championships held in Samoa, the Australian team consisting of 18 of our finest young boxers, came home with

a total of 11 gold medals, five silver and one bronze. This medal tally made them the most successful team of the championships. But perhaps the most pleasing aspect was that Noosa’s two team members, Paige and Cohen Robinson, came home with medals.

In his report team coach Mark Evans, (Cooroy Impact Boxing Club) spoke highly of the performance of both members.

“Boxing in the 60 KG division Paige won the gold medal beating the current New Zealand champion. Paige boxed well in round one clearly out boxing her opponent from long range. Round 2 saw a big change from the New Zealand camp, with the Kiwi getting more aggressive. Round 3 and it was anyone’s fight, but some good combinations saw Paige get the nod.”

For Paige this was a gutsy performance. Prior to the tournament, her preparation had not been the best, as she had been carrying a back injury and Evans was close to pulling her from the tournament.

“Because she was fighting for her country, she insisted she was OK so, winning the gold was definitely something special.”

Cohen lost out in his final bout to the New Zealand champion, on a split decision. Round 1 saw Cohen box well to take the round. However, rounds 2 and 3 saw changes in tactics from the Kiwi camp with the Kiwi more aggressive using a solid walk- up approach.

However, Evans was more than pleased with Cohen’s performance.

“Despite losing on a split decision, it was his first international tournament, and all indications are that he has a great future. I am

sure we will see him on the podium again real soon.”

Here yet again, is another example of our unknown young athletes, competing on an international level, and winning medals. Still, they remain unknown. To obtain sponsorship under the logo of a well-respected local business house, would do wonders for their career.

Rugby League

For Noosa Pirates Saturday was definitely a great day for the club.They won all four games, division 1 and 2 against Coolum, Women’s, against Gympie and U/19 against Caloundra.

But the highlight of the day was winning the inaugural Richter Cavanaugh Shield. This trophy is in memory of Sam Richter, former player and Pat Cavanaugh former principal at Coolum Primary School.

Prior to the kick-off, before the Division 1 main game, both teams Pirates and Coolum stood in line for a minute’s silence in respect to Julie Williams, the mother of former A grader Brendon Williams.

Her great support of the club was also duly noted.

Pirates also made the effort to show respect and say thanks to that vital grouped, who have come aboard as sponsors. Heartfelt thanks to one and all.

Our U/19s, against Caloundra, showed a great improvement right across the board. They held Caloundra throughout, with a halftime lead of 18-12. With 10 minutes to go it was 24-18 Pirates meaning it was still anyone’s game. However, good tight defence by our forward pack, when just 15m out gave us a 28-18 winning margin.

For the women, against Gympie, it was definitely their day.

However, up until the 22 minutes, Gympie was holding 6 all. But then Noosa changed their tactics and spread the ball out wide with good support running and the flood gates opened. Half time 32-6 Noosa. Second half saw them run riot, giving a full- time score of 76-6 (13 tries to 1).

In Division 2, Reserve Grade won with a final score of 24-6 against Coolum. Good feed to the backline saw half time 16—0 Pirates. Pirates support running, is becoming a feature of their games.With Coolum scoring late, final figures 24-6.

Noosa Pirates performed well against Coolum in Division1,winning 18-12. Scoring near the posts, Pirates opened the game, 6-0. Good attacking football from both with heavy defence was a big feature. A sweeping run from half way by Pirates, bought the score to 12-0.

Minutes later, Harry Dwyer with a great run and dummy pass opened the opposition for him to score

Try converted, 18-0 Pirates. Second half saw Coolum open their score with a good attacking run on the left wing, bought the score to 18-4. This was followed by a short kick by Coolum in Pirates half, which resulted in a try by Coolum, 18-8 Pirates.

Then near full time: Coolum in again , final score 18-12. Coolum came home fast second half, with a good wide running back line. This was not so apparent in the first half. Good centre field play by Pirates : with good work from the front row. Good signs for the future.

This weekend. Home: vs Beerwah- As and Women, Kawana U/19 and Reserves

Zane Branco

Athlete Kristie Edwards

Sunshine Coast dynamic boxing duo, siblings Paige and Cohen Robinson.

Wrecks wreaking havoc

Well, maybe not as much as in days gone by, but surfing’s senior citizens still know how to have fun, as witnessed at the 19th running of the Wrecks and Relics over 50s surf comp held last weekend over two sparkling early winter days at the river mouth.

Okay, it’s been a while since we saw this great event held on Noosa’s fabled points but the righthand bank at the river rock wall was in pretty good shape over the tide changes, with just enough size to keep it interesting. Like most events that originated with the baby boomers, the Wrecks has grown bigger and longer in the tooth as the years roll by.

I remember in the very early days it topped out at the over 60s and that was a hard division to fill. This year organisers the Noosa Malibu Club managed to fill over 70s for both men and women, and introduced an over 75 grand kahuna division in the mens.

To be honest, back in the day the oldest division was usually a comic sidebar with a few geezers struggling to get out the back and slide a few before collapsing on the sand with a respirator or a cold beer. But this is the beauty of surfing. As my generation has shown, if you really, really want to, you can keep going forever. Or at least 80-something, and there were a couple of examples in this year’s Wrecks, including the indefatigable Big Wave Bob Wood, of Sunshine Beach.

My dear old mate and surfing hero Barry Magoo McGuigan never made it to the Wrecks but he surfed in the oldest age group at the Noosa Festival of Surfing, usually against surfers 20 years his junior, until cancer claimed him at 85. And he wasn’t just going through the motions, he was a damn fine surfer, a truly elegant stylist right to the end. I try to emulate Magoo as I get seriously old, but he never had an alcoholic drink in his life and stood on his head for an hour every morning in the fire station where he worked, so what hope have I got! A bit.

The super senior ranks these days are peopled by former champions who grew older but never grew up, but even though the competition is getting more hectic, I honestly feel that in my 70s I’m surfing better than in my 60s.

The agility of the teens and 20s may have diminished but the boards are better for codgers, and my current shaper Josh Constable knows exactly what I need – a performance single fin trimmer with a little more of everything to match the advanced body shape.

Given all that, it would be good to be able to tell you that your columnist gave perpetual first placer Eric Grey Ghost Walker a hiding and walked away with the big trophy, but in fact, after storming through the heats undefeated, I fell in a heap in the final, copped a few on the head, smashed my knees on my board and finished fourth.

Next year, Magoo, I promise!

But what a great weekend it was, old cobbers from all over, plenty of lager, laughs and memories, and exactly the right attitude in the water. Congrats to the Mal Club and all

the worker bees, to event directors Peppie and Albie, the effervescent Gowers and this year’s heroes, the admirable Denis Lowe who took out the inaugural over 75s and made a beautiful speech thanking the late, great Macca for teaching him to do a drop knee cuttie (wish he’d taught me), and the amazing Sue Altmann, a ballerina all her life who came late to surfing but never gave up on it. Approaching her ninth decade on the planet, Sue saw a bomb coming, jumped on it and rode it like a champion to the beach, just eclipsing the estimable seniors champion many times over, Margie Bryant.

Can’t wait for the 20th anniversary same

time next year, if we’re still here. As old mate Kevin Weldon says, “I don’t even buy green bananas any more”.

FOOTNOTE: El Salvador has been the scene of a lot of competitive surfing action recently. As I write the WSL pro event is in progress at Punta Rocas, with the ISA world amateur titles just finished along the coast a bit. Since Australian didn’t fare too well, I won’t got into details on the ams, just to note that our great champion and ambassador Sally Fitzgibbons once again put on a great show, and also found time to bro down with the Ukraine team, surfing in the world titles for the first time despite such horrors at home. Onya Sal.

WRECKS WINNERS

· 50 mens: Glen Gower

· 50 womens: Kate Perry

· 55 mens: Matt Fleming

· 60 mens: Glen Gower

· 60 womens: Peppie Simpson

· 65 mens: Albie Curtis

· 70 mens: Eric Walker

· 70 womens: Sue Altmann

· 75 mens: Denis Lowe

· Old Mal: Wally Allen.

Over 70s division winner Eric Walker styling on a good one.

Picture: FENNA DE KING

Always in the top seed red singlet, senior women’s megastar Margie Bryant.

Over 50s women’s competitor and ace.

Picture: FENNA DE KING

Our Sal ripping it up in El Salvador.

Picture: ISASally Fitz making the Ukraine surf team feel the love. Picture: ISA

The inaugural over 75s dazzled in the spotlight, winner Denis Lowe centre.

Competitor and GemLife Resorts boss Gregg Peircy at the pressos.

Beach warm-up for women’s over 70s winner Sue Altmann. Picture: SUE ALTMANN

Old Mal finalists, winner Wally second from right.

PROPERTY

Hinterland splendour: Luxury redefined by master architect

Turn to pages 14 & 15

MARKET RESILIENCE DEFIES NATIONAL TREND

PROPERTY MATTERS

COMMENTARY is constant in the national markets about rising interest rates and the so-called interest rate cliff.

Some markets are softening and others are showing early signs of recovery.

Optimists report the peak of the interest rate cycle is near so the market is about to take off, while pessimists needless to say are predicting tougher times ahead.

Reality normally lies somewhere in between, and to understand how this relates specifically to the Noosa market there is no better indicator than current sales results.

In recent weeks, Tom Offermann Real Estate signed unconditional contracts totalling $88 million.

Eight were in the $5m-$10m range, and one higher, Tom Offermann said.

“These sales volumes by comparison, are not far off the hectic post-Covid period.

“Meanwhile the market remains quite

balanced, with continuing low numbers of properties available and generally more than one buyer for each.

“Price trends are impossible to accurately identify right now, as some properties are selling below their peaks while others are breaking new ground.

“Among the new price records is a Hastings Street beachfront apartment, and a Noosaville residence, the new suburb record price of which will be disclosed post settlement.

“The fear of missing out has clearly subsided and negotiations generally require a little more give-and-take from both parties to find common ground.’’

Auction clearance remains well over 80 per cent, Mr Offermann said, with on average three to four bidders registering.

Described in April as an “upcoming exceptional property’’ - 357 Duke Road, Doonan, sitting high on an escarpment

overlooking Noosa Heads, sold prior to auction for $6.8m, the highest price in Doonan.

The recent State Government revaluations are concerning many property owners who are yet to find out how this will affect their Land Tax (other than for principal place of residence), also council rates.

Some valuations have more than doubled so the extra expenses will cause some people to off-load their properties.

“This is welcome news for some as it it will mean properties that would have remained tightly held might, become available for purchase.’’

SALES SNAPSHOT

Recent sales by Tom Offermann Real Estate include: 18 Viridian Residences, Noosa Heads?: 3 Bed 3 Bath 2 Car: Purchased $4.85m;

· 13 Maximillian Road, Noosa North Shore:

4 Bed 3 Bath 4 Car: Purchased $3.95m;

· 227 Sebel Noosa, Noosa Heads: 2 Bed 2 Bath 2 Car: Purchased $2.19m;

· 6 Noosa Entrance, Noosaville: 3 Bed 2 Bath 1 Car: Purchased $1.875m;

· 2/29 Allambi Rise, Noosa Heads: 3 Bed

2 Bath 2 Car: Purchased $7.6m;

· 357 Duke Road, Doonan: 4 Bed 3 Bath

14 Car: Purchased $6.8m.

ON YOUR MARQUE

Marque, yes marque your diaries for the inaugural Noosa Concours d’Elegance from 14-16 July, with guest of honour Sandra Button, the president of Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance.

Saturday’s display will see 50 of the finest cars from across the decades on an otherwise closed Hastings Street, leading to a stunning collection of prestige cars from Australia’s leading manufacturers at the eastern end of Hastings Street.

The inaugural Noosa Concours d’Elegance on 14-16 July will see 50 of the finest cars from across the decades on show. 339020

13 Maximillian Road, Noosa North Shore: 4 Bed 3 Bath 4 Car: Purchased $3.95m. 339020

A four-bedroom, three-bathroom house on 3.42ha with stable, paddocks and town water at 40 Fergusons Rd, Pomona, goes to auction at 1pm Sunday, 18 June. 339020

Tom Offermann Real Estate is proud to be a presenting partner.

For full details including numerous associated ticketed events visit: https:// noosaconcours.com.au/

LOCALS KNOW THE BENEFITS

The four-bedroom, three-bathroom house at 91 Straker Dr, Cooroy, sold the day before the auction.

Marketed by Jeanette and Mario Catalano of Hinternoosa, the near-new house with two-car garaging and on 671sq m, was snapped up by buyers who had inspected at the start of the auction campaign.

“They loved it,’’ Jeanette said. “They stepped up the sales process on their own place and then over the next couple of weeks everything fell into line.

“There was some other interest from interstate buyers, so they decided to make the sellers an offer under auction conditions and it was accepted. “The buyers are downsizing from a small acreage close by, in Black Mountain.

“Having lived in the area for a few years now, Cooroy is dear to their heart so they are so excited to find a home they love in the area they know so well.’’

The brick home’s floorplan of four

generous size bedrooms, two of which have their own ensuites, includes a fifth room that is ideal as a home office or second lounge.

Jeanette has now listed an entry-level property in Verrierdale.

Compact but renovated, it provides three bedrooms, one bathroom and is built-in underneath for extra living or dual living potential.

On a rainforest 4ha it is listed at offers over $899,000.

MAGNIFICENT LAKE VIEWS

One to look out for is the four-bedroom, two-bathroom, two-car house at 1 Lake Edge Dve, Noosa Heads.

Peter TeWhata at Tom Offermann Real Estate is taking the property to auction at 10am on Saturday, 24 June.

Custom-designed by original owners and built to the highest standards, the home showcases arguably the finest vista across the picturesque lake, within the exclusive master-planned Elysium residential enclave. Feature-laden throughout with no expense spared on fixtures and fittings, it seamlessly integrates contemporary class with relaxed, effortless Noosa living.

HINTERLAND HORSE PROPERTY

Fresh from the sale under the hammer

of 10 Pine Tree Drive West at Lake Macdonald, Alisa Wythes of Hinternoosa now has an auction coming up in Pomona this weekend.

The four-bedroom, three-bathroom house on 3.42ha at 40 Fergusons Rd goes to the market at 1pm Sunday, 18 June.

With five-car garaging, stable, paddocks and town water, it sits at the base of Mt Cooroora.

It offers useable land close to town and on town water supply, Alisa said.

The fences are in good condition and offer three paddocks, with water to each paddock from dams.

As well as the she split-level house, there are two big sheds plus stable and tack room.

There is even a macadamia orchard, along with banana and mandarine trees.

The spacious steel-framed family home boasts high ceilings, with all bedrooms equipped with built-in wardrobes and ceiling fans.

The main bedroom has his-and-hers walk-in-robes, an ensuite and outdoor veranda access.

The centrally-located living area is complete with air-conditioning, ceiling fans, bamboo floors, and access to the full-

length verandah as well as entertainment deck.

At the heart of the home is the kitchen with gas cooking, a dishwasher, island bench, and an abundance of storage.

Downstairs, there is single-car garaging, storage, and a dual-living set-up with a fully self-contained room featuring a bathroom and laundry.

The property features two two-bay sheds, a stable feed/tack room, a garden shed, and a chook house.

AUCTION ACTION

FRIDAY, 16 June

Noosa Heads

· 701/61 Noosa Springs Dve: 4bed, 3bath, 2car golf-front house, pool, on 2252sq m, 11am, Tom Offermann 0412 711 888 Patrick Sherwood 0413 889 130 Tom Offermann Real Estate

SATURDAY, 17 June

Noosaville

· 105 Noosa Pde: 4bed, 3bath, 3car waterfront house, jetty, boat slip, 11am, Nic Hunter 0421 785 512 Tiffany Wilson 0468 922 519 Tom Offermann Real Estate ●

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Tom Offermann. 339020

18 Viridian Residences, Noosa Heads: 3 Bed 3 Bath 2 Car: Purchased $4.85m. 339020

701/61NOOsAspRINgsDRIve, NOOSASPRINGS

IndulgeintheepitomeofatrulyspectacularPaul Clout-designedresidence,boldlystakingitsclaimon adizzyingunparalleled2252m2site,surroundedby tranquilly,andonparwithexcellencebesidethelake and4thgreenofworldclassNoosaSprings.Insidea glasswalledgallerywithbridgeoverasandstone-edged pooloffersvignetteswherethebrushstrokesnever dry.Mid-centuryovertonesarereferencedsubtly

A 4 B 3 C 2 D

throughouttheexpansivelivingspaceswithclerestory atriums,endlesstravertine,Frenchoakandcurvaceous panesdisappearingtorevealextensiveterracesand lushmanicuredgardensincludingpoolterraceand guestvilla.

Auction Friday16June11am

Agent TomOffermann 0412711888 tom@offermann.com.au

Agent PatrickSherwood 0413889130 patrick@offermann.com.au

105NOOSAPARADe, NOOSAVILLE

Pictureaneffusivebeachhouse-inspiredhideaway calledHalewai,theHawaiianwordfor‘homeonthe water’.Absolutelyappropriategivenithasawide frontagetoaquietNoosaSoundwaterway,also abeach,jetty,boatslipandisamere100mtothe NoosaRiver.Imagineitisyours.Everythingelseis here.Halcyondaysbeginindoorswithloftyceilings, plantationshuttersandbeautifullimewashedtimber

floors,whichfaninanovergenerousfashionto individually-styledopen-planliving,diningandcasual loungingspaces.Nextlevelbraggingrightscomeinto playwhenbanksofglassslidersseeminglydisappear, revealingmassiveterracesthewidthofthewaterfront.

Auction Saturday17June11am

View Saturday 10.30am

A 4 B 3 C 3

Agent NicHunter 0421785512 nic@offermann.com.au

Agent TiffanyWilson 0468922519 tiffany@offermann.com.au

337TEEWAHBEACHROAD, NOOSANORTHSHORE

NoosaNorthShore-40.5haBeachfrontLandParcel. Anopportunitytoacquirea50%shareinanirrefutably spectacularbeachfrontparcelonNoosa’sNorthShore, zonedruralresidential.

Bitumenroadaccessplus466mofbeachfrontage tothedazzlingwhite-sandwithpotentialviewsfrom NoosaHeadstoDoubleIslandPoint,andacrossthe CoralSea.

ThissliceoftheNoosaBiosphereisanaturalasset-the ultimateprize.

Agent TomOffermann 0412711888 tom@offermann.com.au

Auction Friday23June12pm Inrooms15/2QuambyPlace

Agent NicHunter 0421785512 nic@offermann.com.au

8YALLARACOURT, NOOSAHEADS

Thesecretisout.There’sacontemporary,all-newsundrenchedbeachhomeinasecludedsmallleafycul-desacofamuchsought-afterestate,dottedwithparks andreserves,hasbike-wayandwalkwaylinkstothe town’scosmopolitanheart.

Stepinside.Notehowitwidensintotheopenplan livingarea,hasasparklingfreshbeachaesthetic,a relaxingneutralpaletteandthankstohighceilings

andanortherlyaspect,lightshadowdancesacross theseriouslydeluxeblackbutt floors.Letthemassive bifolddoorsdisappearallowingaseamlesstransition fromindoorstotheexpansiveundercoverterrace.It extendsinthenortherlydirectiontothereargarden wherewhateverthereasonorseason,familyand friendswillbeenamouredwithsuchawonderfulspace forentertaining,orjustlazingbythepool.

A 4 B 2 C 2 D

Auction Saturday24June12pm

View Saturday11.00-11.30&

Wednesday12.00-12.30

Agent ClareSherwood 0402903733

clare@offermann.com.au

517/61NOOSASPRINGSDRIVE, NOOSAHEADS

Meanderingavenuesfringedwithfragrantgardenia hedges,graciousstandsofFoxtailpalms,shinyleafed tropicalmagnoliasandmanicuredgardens,arejustthe entréetowhatisregardedasoneofthebestgolfbasedresidentialcommunitiesinthecountry.Easyto seewhy.

Breathtakinglyexquisiteandunequalledwithrenowned designerStephenKidd’svenerableskillsanddetail,

thevoluminousspacesaredrenchedwithdappled naturallightthankstosurroundingclerestorywindows, cofferedceilingsandnorth-facingglasspanelswhich disappearinaseamlessfashiontothealfrescoterraces. Theglisteningpoolandlowerpartoftheterrace ostensiblyhoveroverthelily-paddedlakeseparating theresidencefromthe17thfairwayandbeyond. Doubleeaglebeforelunchanyone?

A 4 B 3 C 3 D

Price $6.65M

View Saturday 12.00-12.30

Agent NicHunter 0421785512 nic@offermann.com.au

41DOLPHINCRESCENT, NOOSAVILLE

Savourtheideaofsun,sea,sandandlivingona waterwaywithatidalbeachnexttoaparkonHideaway Island?You’llloveeverythingaboutWeybaHaven,and don’tforgettobringtheboat, fishinggear,bucketsand spades,becauseit’sholidayseveryday.

Lookaround.Totherightisaprivatelushgardenand abuttingisNancyCatoPark,namedafterthefamous novelist,poetandconservationistwholivedinthisvery

residencewhen firstbuilt.

Lookahead.Benchseatingsurroundsawide-arboured Jacarandatree,totheleft isashimmeringpoolwith sandstonesunterraceandinfront,joy-of-joys,abroad waterfrontagewithatidalbeach.

Price $5.5M

VIEW

A 5 B 3 C 2 D

Agent NicHunter 0413785512 nic@offermann.com.au

Agent MalCox 0407708860 mal@offermann.com.au

HOME FOCUS

IRRESISTIBLE LOCATION AT LITTLE COVE

THE excitement is palpable, standing on the boardwalk checking waves peeling off First Point, admiring sweeping views across Laguna Bay to the Coloured Sands, and walking less than one-minute from Little Cove Beach, a world class destination, to key-in-the door.

Sound irresistible? Indoors, a chic breezy overlay, pastel floors and a beachy monochromatic aesthetic create a tranquil environment in the open-plan living and dining spaces. A grey fabric modular lounge, striped-covered dining chairs around the timber dining table and wispy sheers are complemented by seaside artworks.

Sun drenched indoors coalesces with outdoors thanks to walls of sliders opening to the covered main terrace. Drink in northerly views over the boardwalk and Little Cove, also Laguna Bay to Double Island Point which are filtered by tall eucalypts. Alternatively loll on a sun lounge or enjoy a barbeque looking east over the resort’s pools and gardens, with a backdrop of the Noosa National Park.

Listen for the sounds of surf and birdsong when you wake up in the master suite and open the doors to the spacious terrace. Similarly, the second bedroom on the west which has a small terrace and a separate bathroom with partially integrated laundry.

The C-shaped kitchen with stone-topped two-pac cabinetry including semi-island breakfast bar, pantry and appliances, will suit every cook, every occasion.

“Little Cove, where the ocean meets the rainforest, is arguably one of the most sought-after locations on Australia’s east coast and easy to understand why,” comments Tom Offermann Real Estate agent Eric Seetoo.

“It takes one-minute along the resort’s boardwalk/pathway to Little Cove Beach; turn right along boardwalk to the main entrance to the Noosa National Park and world recognised Surfing Reserve; equidistant if you turn left along the boardwalk is Noosa Main Beach and Hastings Street with it plethora of boutiques, bars, cafes and beachside restaurants.”

Facts & Features:

· Apartment Area: 145m2

· About: 1-min walk to front door from Little Cove Beach; main terrace w northerly views over boardwalk, Little Cove & filtered Laguna Bay to Double Island Point on eastside over pools & gardens; pastel creamy tiles; aircon/fans; living/ dining w grey fabric covered modular lounge, timber side table, TV console & dining table w 6 x striped fabric covered chairs, sheers + seaside artworks & both w sliders to terrace w BBQ, sun lounges

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& dining setting; 2 carpeted bedrooms –master w built-in robe & dresser + TV, ensuite w bath, opens to main terrace; twin bedroom w built-in robes opens to small terrace; bathroom w shower + partially integrated laundry w Simpson washer & dryer + sink

· Kitchen: C-shaped stone-topped 2-pac

cabinetry incl semi-island & pantry; Kleenmaid oven, Samsung Fridge, Ariston cooktop, LG microwave & Dishlex dishwasher

· Inventory: fully inclusive to suit high-end visitor market

· About The Cove Noosa: 23 luxury holiday apartments; pool, outdoor entertaining & BBQ facilities; dedicated on-site manag-

Address: 10/24 Little Cove Road, NOOSA HEADS Description: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1 garage

Contact: Eric Seetoo 0419 757 770, TOM OFFERMANN REAL ESTATE

er; Foxtel with Sports and Movies – free WiFi

· Location: Pathway directly across to Little Cove Beach; left turn at boardwalk to Hastings Street & Noosa Main Beach; turn right along boardwalk to main entrance of Noosa National Park & world recognised Surfing Reserve ●

NORTH-EASTERLY SPLENDOUR WITH VIEWS

THIS impeccably presented contemporary residence, located on a corner block with a delightful outlook across leafy bushland reserve, and boasting a prized northeasterly aspect flooding the home with natural light – offers effortless coastal living in every sense.

Current owners have undertaken significant improvements to the home that have greatly enhanced aesthetic appeal, value, and liveability; it presents like a new home, leaving nothing for next owners to do, except move in, unpack, and relax… pop the cork on the Piper Heidsieck and toast your good fortune.

The floor plan is well-designed for functional, family-friendly living; and the home is perfectly positioned on the block to maximise aspect, privacy, and outlook. The ground floor office has direct external access, and with built-in robes can also be used as a fourth bedroom.

Elegantly refurbished inside and out, the home has been freshly painted externally and internally, quality new carpet has been laid, there is mostly new lighting throughout, new flyscreens, 3 x new split system air-conditioners in the upper bedrooms, and new epoxy flooring in oversized double lock up garage.

Other features of note include lofty ceilings, huge walk-in under-stair storage (or wine cellar), luxury standalone bathtub in family bathroom, dual vanities in ensuite, gas hot water, 5,000-litre slimline water tank, new clothesline, and outdoor shower.

The kitchen is the central hub of the living space overlooking the lounge and dining area and beyond to alfresco and parkland – a new 5-burner gas cooktop has been installed and the dishwasher is also near-new, stone benches, soft close cabinetry, and a new feature on the island bench - truly make this space a pleasure to prepare meals in.

It’s not just the interior that has had an overhaul of the highest calibre; the garden has been professionally landscaped and reimagined, and the end result is amazing, with your own mini orchard providing fresh fruit and herbs from garden to table. The covered alfresco deck showcases a glorious outlook across the opposite reserve and is your ‘go-to’ spot for morning coffee, brunch, lunch, afternoon tea, and a sundowner at wine o’clock.

Located within walking distance to fabulous parks and playgrounds, public and private schools, local shopping centre with Coles supermarket, and golf course; plus, just a seven-minute drive to the beach, including off-leash dog beach – the lifestyle on offer is exceptional, with so much to see and do so close to home.

“This is a home that could suit so many buyers,” says Tom Offermann Real Estate

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agent Chris Miller. “From families, locationdriven investors, and even downsizers from a much larger property looking for a property that is easy to lock and leave – it will fulfil the criteria of many, and the standard of the presentation is first-class.”

Facts & Features:

· Land Area: 368m2 – corner block – northeast aspect

· House Area: 207m2

· About: tastefully refurbished inside & out incl: fresh exterior & interior painting; new quality carpets; new flyscreens; new lighting; new clothesline; new epoxy flooring in garage; new x 3 split system A/C upstairs; huge under-stair walk-in storage/cellar; lofty ceilings; luxury bathtub in main bathroom; external access from office/4th bed

· Kitchen: stone benches, new 5-burner gas cooktop, new feature panel in island bench, near-new dishwasher, soft close cabinetry, pantry

· Exterior: freshly painted render; fully fenced block; gas hot water; outdoor shower; covered alfresco deck with outlook to reserve; professionally landscaped gardens; herbs; fruit trees; 5000-litre water tank; new clothesline

· Location: 850m to Coles & shops; 1.6km to golf; 15 mins walk to St Andrews & Coolum State High; 10 mins walk to Peregian State School; walk to local parks & playgrounds; cycle & pedestrian tracks; 7 mins drive to Peregian surf club; 7 mins drive to off-leash dog beach; 15 mins to local airport ●

Address: 16 Viola Square, PEREGIAN SPRINGS Description: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 garage

Contact: Chris Miller 0412 894 542, TOM OFFERMANN REAL ESTATE

LUXURIOUS NORTH EAST FACING HOME

IMMERSE yourself in a life of absolute luxury and leisure with this impeccable property nestled within an exclusive Noosa Heads community. You will live along the manicured fairways of the renowned Noosa Springs Country Course and relish easy access to everything that makes this worldclass location so incredibly sought-after.

A private gated entry instantly sets the tone for this exclusive abode and invites you to step inside and explore this serene slice of paradise.

The primary residence is spread over one light-filled level with three bedrooms, two bathrooms and a selection of living spaces to choose from.

On-trend wide-plank oak flooring and tall ceilings are on show throughout much of the home including in the open-plan kitchen, dining and living area. A suite of stainless-steel appliances will make preparing meals a true pleasure with stone benchtops, walk-in pantry and statement pendant lights.

Guests can gather at the breakfast bar or unwind in the air-conditioned dining

space as you show off your chef skills and the kids play in the open family room.

Banks of sliding glass doors create an effortless connection to the wrap-around covered alfresco with views over the large sparkling in-ground pool to the golf course beyond.

All the bedrooms are a good size including your expansive main suite with a walk-in robe, alfresco access and an ensuite. Bedroom three could work as a private study, with external access, plus there’s a central main bathroom, wellappointed laundry and a generous two-car attached garage + buggy bay.

Adding to the versatility of this remarkable residence is the separate studio with its own access and ensuite, perfect for accommodating guests or extended family.

If you can pull yourself away from this prestigious complex, you can drive just minutes to the vibrant hubs of Sunshine Beach, Noosaville and Noosa Junction while pristine beaches, and Hastings Streets toprated restaurants and tranquil waterways are all just waiting to be explored. ●

Address: 316/61 Noosa Springs Drive, NOOSA HEADS Description:

Contact: David Conolly 0438 259 956 and Adam Watts 0410 512 364, CENTURY 21

ON THE COVER

YOUR VERY OWN SECLUDED SLICE OF PARADISE AWAITS

INTRODUCING 6 Wallaby Lane, a truly spectacular property that must be seen to be believed. An extensive and meticulous architectural renovation overseen by the original architect, award winning Jolyon Robinson of Robinson Architects, has transformed this home into a remarkable rural retreat where no expense has been spared or detail overlooked. Executed to only the highest of standards, this is one property that will delight even the most fastidious of buyers.

The main residence and private studio stand proud on a picture-perfect 2.38-hectare lot with landscaped gardens, whisper-quiet surrounds and show-stopping Cooroy Mountain views.

The quality workmanship throughout is second-to-none with every inch of the expansive primary home simply stunning. There are three bedrooms and two bathrooms along with a study and an open-plan kitchen, dining and living area. This main gathering space is light-filled and inviting with polished concrete floors, a towering ceiling, a wood heater and direct access to the large covered CUTEK-coated timber deck.

Preparing meals will be a culinary delight in the entertainer’s kitchen with

a suite of high-end appliances, including induction and gas cooktops, a wok burner and a Teppanyaki grill. There are also two dishwashers, a wine fridge and a full butler’s pantry alongside an oversized island with breakfast bar seating.

French oak floors are on show throughout much of the home including in your luxe master suite with an opulent walk-in robe and an ensuite with a double vanity, a soaking tub and a private deck. The guest bedrooms have built-in robes and there’s a central main bathroom, an internal laundry, ducted air-conditioning, an under-house concrete store and a double garage with a storage area for all your toys.

Endless hours of fun await in the heated pool while the extensive list of extra features includes three 20,000L rainwater tanks with UV filtration, a bore water supply, a dam, an irrigation system, a solar system and a Tesla battery in case of a black-out.

When your guests come to share in your serene slice of paradise, they will be treated with their own private quarters in the one-bedroom, one-bathroom Studio featuring an open air Kitchen and sitting deck overlooking rolling grass and tranquil water reflections. ●

PRIVATE BUSHLAND SERENITY IN THE HEART OF NOOSA

Tallow Residences offer private and protected bushland tranquility with all the lifestyle advantages of living in the heart of Noosa. Due to demand the final six luxury, home-size apartments are available for sale. This truly is a once-in-life-time opportunity to secure your piece of this very rare and unique corner of Noosa.

To find out more, visit www.tallowresidences.com.au or call 1300 10 10 50 for more information. Display apartment open by appointment.

EUMUNDI ROAD FREEHOLD ON OFFER

A 1,215m²* freehold site on Eumundi Road is being offered for sale by Commercial property experts Colliers.

The property at 124 Eumundi Road was historically the old Arctic Ice seafood outlet and was extended in the early 2000’s to increase the size of the showroom.

Currently comprising of approximately 428 square metres plus a 60 metre awning at the rear, the property is ideal for trade showroom businesses and offers two street access and an abundance of on-site parking.

Market agent Jesse Howitt said “Noosaville’s industrial market has been very tightly held over the past three years as both owner occupiers and investors have realised they aren’t making any more industrial land in the area. Smaller sites located along Eumundi Road are rarely

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offered to the market so this is a very good opportunity for businesses and investors that want Eumundi Road exposure to secure their position on one of Noosa’s busiest roads.“

Mr Howitt added that historical capital growth in the Noosaville industrial area and in particular Eumundi Road has always been very strong and in particular over the past three years our office has seen a surge in demand in the area from both National showroom retailers and smaller enterprises looking to establish businesses in area.“

The property is being offered for sale by Public Auction on Friday July 7 on-site at 12pm.

For further information please contact exclusive marketing agents Nick Dowling on 0419 726 705 Jesse Howitt on 0468 495 640 or Peter Faust 0468 931 551. ●

Address: 124 Eumundi Road, NOOSAVILLE Inspect: By appointment Auction: For sale by public auction on Friday July 7, on-site, at 12pm Contact: Nick Dowling 0419 726 705, Jesse Howitt 0468 495 640 and Peter Faust 0468 931 551, COLLIERS

The1,214m²freeholdsiteisimprovedwith428m²ofwell-presentedwarehouse,

124EumundiRoadoffersowneroccupiersandinvestorsanextremelyrare opportunitytosecureafreeholdwarehouseandshowroomfacilitylocated alongNoosa’stightlyheldEumundi-NoosaRoad.

officeandshowroomplusawning,whichenjoysexcellentexposuretoover 17,000*vehiclesdaily.

BlackMountain

Saturday17thJune

10.00-10.30am2/96BlackMountainRange---$795,000Hinternoosa0419491448

CoolumBeach

Saturday17thJune

1.00-1.30pm107GrandviewDrive432ContactAgentLagunaRealEstate0434236110

Cooroy

Saturday17thJune

9.00-9.30am13StrakerDrive422OffersOver$1,299,000Hinternoosa0415111370

10.00-10.30am55OakStreet422OffersOver$950,000Hinternoosa0422923851

10.00-10.30am153HoltsRoad326OffersOver$1,295,000Hinternoosa0415111370

1.30-2.00pm9SwiftDrive321PresentalloffersHinternoosa0415111370

Doonan

Saturday17thJune

11.30-12.00pm30MarnieCrescent422ContactAgentHinternoosa0407730987

12.00-12.45pm57YoungsDrive339OffersOver$1,895,000Hinternoosa0404344399

12.00-12.30pm351DukeRoad534AUCTIONReed&Co.EstateAgents0409446955

12.30-1.00pm45WustRoad436AUCTIONReed&Co.EstateAgents0409484159

12.30-1.00pm320-380SunriseRoad---OffersOver$2,200,000Hinternoosa0414667740

EerwahVale

Saturday17thJune

1.30-2.00pm49MusavaleRoad534CONTACTAGENTReed&Co.EstateAgents0409484159

Eumundi

Saturday17thJune

12.15-12.45pm4BooniahCourt422OffersOver$1,150,000Hinternoosa0415111370

LakeMacDonald

Saturday17thJune

10.30-11.00am44ForestAcresDrive437OffersOver$1,350,000Hinternoosa0407730987

MarcusBeach

Saturday17thJune

11.00-11.30am18SandalwoodCl422AuctionTomOffermannRealEstate0413319879

12.00-12.30pm37MahoganyDr322$1,585,000TomOffermannRealEstate0413319879

NoosaHeads

Thursday15thJune

12.00-12.30pm12PacificAvenue432PriceGuide$1.95MillionRichardson&WrenchNoosa54474499

Friday16thJune

3.00-3.30pm6/13-17ViewlandDrive221BUYERSGUIDE$1,380,000Reed&Co.EstateAgents0438695505

Saturday17thJune

9.30-10.00am32/2SerenityClose221OFFERSOVER$1,475,000Reed&Co.EstateAgents0409446955

10.00-10.30am38ToulambiStreet3+33AuctionLagunaRealEstate0419332973

10.00-10.30am313/2SedgelandDrive322ByNegotiationCentury21ConollyHayGroup0411644254

10.30-11.00am105NoosaPde433AuctionTomOffermannRealEstate0468922519

10.30-11.00am4IronwoodLane422$1,750,000HarcourtsNoosa0427228202

11.00-11.30am8YallaraCt422AuctionTomOffermannRealEstate0402903733

11.00-11.30am6/16KatharinaStreet211$1.195MillionRichardson&WrenchNoosa54474499

11.00-11.30am11LakeEdgeDr422AuctionTomOffermannReal Estate0423972034

11.00-11.30am804/100ResortDrive221OffersFrom$970,000Century21ConollyHayGroup0411644254

11.30-12.00pm12/2-10BanksiaAvenue3211.45millionCoastalNoosa0422674190

11.30-12.00pm26WaranaStreet332BUYERSGUIDE$2,945,000 Reed&Co.EstateAgents0438695505

12.00-12.30pm517/61NoosaSpringsDr433$6,650,000TomOffermannRealEstate0421785512

12.00-12.30pm3/4PezaCourt321$2,600,000LagunaRealEstate0407379893

12.30-1.00pm2214/15LakeviewRise322BUYERSGUIDE$2,150,000Reed&Co.EstateAgents0438695505

1.30-2.00pm6/13-17ViewlandDrive221BUYERSGUIDE$1,380,000Reed&Co.EstateAgents0438695505

Wednesday21stJune

10.00-10.30am38ToulambiStreet3+33AuctionLagunaRealEstate0419332973

11.00-11.30am6/13-17ViewlandDrive221BUYERSGUIDE$1,380,000Reed&Co.EstateAgents0438695505

11.00-11.30am11LakeEdgeDr422AuctionTomOffermannReal Estate0423972034

12.00-12.30pm8YallaraCt422AuctionTomOffermannRealEstate0402903733

NoosaSprings

Friday16thJune

10.30-11.00am701/61NoosaSpringsDr432AuctionTomOffermannRealEstate0413889130

Saturday17thJune

10.30-11.15am312/61NoosaSpringsDriv442$2,975,000.00 JoeLangleyRealEstate0417753961

12.00-12.30pm517/61NoosaSpringsDr433$6,650,000TomOffermannRealEstate0421785512

Noosaville

Saturday17thJune

9.00-9.30am5/2BarbadosCres211$1,200,000TomOffermann RealEstate0468922519

10.00-10.30am39/67GibsonRoad211O/O$1,485,000ConsLagunaRealEstate0428711163

10.00-10.30am2/7WilliamStreet433OffersOver$4,400,000Century21ConollyHayGroup0419676554

10.00-10.30am80/179WeybaRoad111$720,000GarwoodsEstateAgents0408710373

10.00-10.30am1/219WeybaRoad431EOIClose15thJuneLagunaRealEstate0434236110

10.00-10.30am9/76HiltonTerrace221O/O$1.1mConsidered

LagunaRealEstate0407379893

10.30-11.00am17/60HofmannDrive211BUYERSGUIDE$750,000Reed&Co.EstateAgents0438695505

11.00-11.30am3MoorhenPlace422OffersOver$1,400,000Century21ConollyHayGroup0417776361

1.00-1.30pm7LimosaCct322AuctionTomOffermannRealEstate0413319879

1.00-1.30pm12/144NoosaPde321$2,480,000TomOffermannRealEstate0421785512

Wednesday21stJune

11.00-11.30am2/33BluefinCourt422O/O$1,695,000ConsideredLagunaRealEstate0419332973

12.00-12.30pm9/76HiltonTerrace221O/O$1.1mConsidered

LagunaRealEstate0419332973

1.00-1.30pm39/67GibsonRoad211O/O$1,485,000ConsLagunaRealEstate0411328488

NoosaWaters

Saturday17thJune

9.30-10.00am2ThePromontory433BUYERSGUIDE$6,250,000Reed&Co.EstateAgents0438695505

9.30-10.00am5SeacoveCourt322PRICEGUIDE$1,750,000Reed&Co.EstateAgents0433641158

10.15-10.45am77ShorehavenDrive532CONTACTAGENTReed&Co.EstateAgents0409446955

10.30-11.00am25SeacoveCourt532BUYERSGUIDE$2,750,000 Reed&Co.EstateAgents0438695505

11.00-11.30am46ShorehavenDr422$2,080,000TomOffermannRealEstate0447263663

11.00-11.30am4/5SunseekerClose321CONTACTAGENTReed&Co.EstateAgents0409446955

Wednesday21stJune

12.00-12.30pm25SeacoveCourt532BUYERSGUIDE$2,750,000 Reed&Co.EstateAgents0438695505

PeregianBeach

Saturday17thJune

10.00-10.30am4ParakeetCrescent311OffersOver$1,280,000Century21ConollyHayGroup0401807697

10.00-10.30am14PaldaoRs432AuctionTomOffermannRealEstate0413319879

11.00-11.30am5DriftwoodSt422$1,450,000TomOffermannRealEstate0412894542

PeregianSprings

Saturday17thJune

10.00-10.30am16ViolaSq422$1,300,000TomOffermannReal Estate0412894542

SunriseBeach

Friday16thJune

10.00-10.30am5/12AdvancePl311$950,000TomOffermannRealEstate0407708860

SunriseBeach

Saturday17thJune

10.00-10.30am4/6AdvancePl221PriceGuide$915,000TomOffermannRealEstate0402903733

10.30-11.00am49OreallaCrescent433OFFERSOVER$1,800,000Reed&Co.EstateAgents0407194146

11.30-12.00pm67OrientDr432AuctionTomOffermannRealEstate0423972034

Wednesday21stJune

11.00-11.30am4/6AdvancePl221PriceGuide$915,000TomOffermannRealEstate0402903733

SunshineBeach

Saturday17thJune

11.00-11.30am9OceaniaCres432OffersOver$2,900,000Tom OffermannRealEstate0437447804

11.00-11.45am2/29DukeStreet221ContactAgentCentury21 ConollyHayGroup0401807697

12.00-12.30pm12PacificAvenue432PriceGuide$1.95MillionRichardson&WrenchNoosa54474499

Tewantin

Saturday17thJune

ByAppointment91ReadStreet438$2,595,000OneAgencyNoosa0417021713

10.00-10.30am289MoorindilSt456ContactAgentTomOffermannRealEstate0413889130

10.00-11.00am7CambridgeCourt322O/O$1,385,000ConsLagunaRealEstate0411328488

10.00-10.30am19HarlowCrescent322OFFERSOVER$1,385,000Reed&Co.EstateAgents0409484159

11.00-11.30am65WardStreet323AUCTIONReed&Co.EstateAgents0409484159

11.00-11.30am2CooroibahCrescent422OffersInvitedRichardson&WrenchNoosa54474499

12.00-12.30pm9FinneyCourt533O/O$1,775,000ConsLaguna RealEstate0411328488

Wednesday21stJune

12.00-12.30pm9FinneyCourt533O/O$1,775,000ConsLaguna RealEstate0411328488

12.00-12.30pm289MoorindilSt456ContactAgentTomOffermannRealEstate0413889130

Tinbeerwah

Friday16thJune

11.00-11.30am12SmithsRoad422BUYERSGUIDE$1,695,000Reed&Co.EstateAgents0438695505

Wednesday21stJune

3.00-3.30pm12SmithsRoad422BUYERSGUIDE$1,695,000Reed &Co.EstateAgents0438695505

Verrierdale

Saturday17thJune

8.45-9.15am65-67TallgumAvenue---OffersOver$599,000Hinternoosa0414667740

WeybaDowns

Saturday17thJune

NoosaHeads

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CENTRAL NOOSA HEADS, WITH POTENTIAL

BE quick to inspect this Noosa Heads property!

Increasingly hard to find in a highly sought-after location, the home will have wide appeal.

Buyers looking for a practical, singlelevel home will be attracted by the possibility of renovating to create a relaxing lifestyle, in a pretty, leafy neighbourhood.

Developers will see the potential of the large Noosa Heads block of 789m2 , the ability to demolish and rebuild, or the opportunity to complete an extensive renovation on the existing property.

Holiday makers looking for a centrally located property to lock and leave will also see its fantastic potential.

The home is set in an elevated position in the very popular and tightly held area of Noosa Heads called “Cooloola Hill”, and the land backs onto leafy Pinaroo Park.

Walking or bike-riding around the immediate area takes you to picturesque Noosa Main Beach and Hastings Street, to the commercial, medical, retail and

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Address: 38 Toulambi Street, NOOSA HEADS

restaurant hub of Noosa Junction, to excellent primary and secondary schools, and to the popular weekly Farmers’ Market.

Inspect soon and get yourself in a position to bid at what will be a very popular auction. ●

RIVERSIDE LIVINGGREAT OPPORTUNITY

EXPERIENCE the tranquillity and enjoyment of waterfront living in the fabulous “The Entrance Noosa Waters” resort. Enjoy a captivating lifestyle or add to holiday letting and relax in the knowledge that professional onsite management will protect your investment returns.

This delightful townhouse is set on the resort’s four acres of lush gardens, located on the Noosa Waters canal with direct access to the stunning Noosa River.

Upstairs are two generous bedrooms with built-in wardrobes and a large, modern bathroom. Stunning views from the master are worth waking up for!

The lower level includes a very spacious living area, kitchen and powder room with easy access to the front private courtyard.

The kitchen features beautiful stone bench tops and modern appliances. Kitchen and dining area flow seamlessly out to the rear spacious deck overlooking the water, perfect for entertaining family and friends. Completing the lower level is the laundry and powder room.

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The property has a single lock up garage with plenty of room for the boards and kayaks.

Inside the resort complex there is a choice of swimming pools, jetties and visitor carparks.

The resort is conveniently located just an easy walk from Gympie Terrace and the Noosa River foreshore with its array of cafes and restaurants, and a mere 10 minute drive to cosmopolitan Hastings Street.

Features at a glance:

· Fantastic water views

· Front private courtyard paved in sandstone

· Rear spacious deck overlooking the water

· 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom

· Modern kitchen with stone benchtops and quality appliances

· Split system air conditioning to bedrooms

· 1.5kw solar power

· Single lock up garage with room for kayaks and boards

· Choice of pools and jetties for your use

· Visitor carparks; professional onsite management ●

Address: 39/67 Gibson Road, NOOSAVILLE Description:

Contact: Chris Forde 0411 328 488 and Warren Evans 0428 711 163,

RIVERSIDE LIVING - EXCELLENT INVESTMENT

SELDOM available in this sought after locale, this attractive, well cared for home is just a few meandering steps to the calmness of the beautiful Noosa Riverside.

Enjoy the picnic spots, relaxing walks or cast off in the tinnie or kayak and explore the pristine waterways.

You’ll be in good company here on a generous 703m2 allotment with a small number of neighbours, tucked away in a discreet cul de sac.

Permit us to walk you through the numerous excellent features of this gracious, mostly one level, easy living dwelling…..the formal entry confirms immediately that you’re about to experience the joy of owning a quality, stylish home.

Entertain or simply get comfortable and “chill out” in the step-down lounge/dining area where soft light filters through smart plantation shutters and picture windows frame rich displays of greenery.

You’ll be impressed with the as new Gull Brothers kitchen - one of the best we have seen – with ample soft close drawers,

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stone benches and premium appliances.

Casual dining is just off the breakfast bar and is ideal for socialising and family conversation during meal preparation.

The master boasts a delightful “honeymoon” window to the elegant ensuite. Two guest bedrooms and main bathroom with separate toilet are located in the south wing with TV/media room adjacent.

All bedrooms are doubles, all capture lush landscape views.

And you can work from home in the

office just off the double garage/workshop.

Lounge on the tropically themed covered patio, inhale the fragrance of the enchanting garden, then cool off in the sparkling saltwater pool….this is a home you’ll be proud to own.

Crimsafe security screens cover all windows and doors - a bonus particularly for the summer months, and you’ll save on bills with the benefit of the 5kw solar hot water and power.

Take a trip via the car ferry to the North Shore, or drive to laidback Tewantin Village

and the Noosa Marina, all just two minutes’ drive.

Drive 10 minutes and you have a choice of cafes, restaurants and bars at Gympie Terrace, and a further 10 minutes to the popular tourist mecca of Hastings Street and Main Beach.

The home’s functional features at a glance:

· Kitchen, bathrooms and laundry are newly renovated to a high standard

· Bosch self cleaning (pyrolytic) oven and Bosch dishwasher

· Master bedroom with glamorous ensuite and walk-in robe

· Crimsafe screens to all windows and doors

· Covered patio

· Saltwater pool, new pool pump

· Split system airconditioning and ceiling fans

· 5kw Solar power

· Plantation shutters

· Rendered brick and Colorbond roof

· Two minutes’ walk to the riverside ●

Address: 7 Cambridge Court, TEWANTIN Description: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 garage, pool Price: Offers over $1,385,000 considered Inspect: Saturday, 10am-10.30am

Contact: Chris Forde 0411 328 488 and Warren Evans 0428 711 163, LAGUNA REAL ESTATE

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